Preschool Teacher Assistant — Bilingual Support

Saint Dominic's Family Services; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Teacher Assistant-Paraprofessional for the Preschool Program. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional services and non-teaching tasks, assisting in behavior objectives and IEP implementation.

The position may be full-time or part-time, totaling 35 hours per week, with hourly wages ranging from $18.15 to $21.51. Experience with preschoolers and bilingual abilities are preferred; training on child abuse and CTLE requirements is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Experience working with preschoolers preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred.
• Complete the mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention; complete CTLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher.
• Work with Spanish-dominant children to support bilingual placement and call parents when language is an issue.
• Work with individual or small groups on instructional projects.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with crisis intervention and classroom supervision.
• Assist in developing instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Assist with attendance tracking and recordkeeping.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the classroom.
• Participate in in-service training and staff meetings.
• Translate for parents as needed.
• Provide hands-on intervention when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

Experience working with preschoolers

Complete mandatory training on child abuse & CTLE requirements

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Teacher Assistant-Paraprofessional for the Preschool Program. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional services and non-teaching tasks, assisting in behavior objectives and IEP implementation.

The position may be full-time or part-time, totaling 35 hours per week, with hourly wages ranging from $18.15 to $21.51. Experience with preschoolers and bilingual abilities are preferred; training on child abuse and CTLE requirements is required.