Teacher Assistant

Children’s Home & Aid; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in early childhood education is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and ensure a safe learning environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the teaching team, interact with families, and contribute to children's developmental growth. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks paid time off

401(k) with match

11 paid holidays

Supplemental insurance options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Experience in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Bilingual candidates may be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Supervise children in both classroom and outdoor environments.
• Maintain student portfolios and documentation.

Skills

Supervision

Child Development

Bilingual Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

16 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job description

El Hogar Del Nino
1710 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60608, USA

El Hogar Del Nino
1710 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60608, USA

El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint, has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities.

In conjunction with the classroom team, the Teacher Assistant plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate child-initiated and teacher-directed activities using Early Head Start and Creative Curriculum to enhance the physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of children through play and hands-on experiences. As an Assistant Teacher, you will gain experience in an early childhood classroom and be supported in working towards your career goals in the Early Childhood field. The Teacher Assistant provides a learning evironment that is safe and inclusive for all students, assists with the completion of applicable screenings, evaluations, and documentation, actively supervises the safety and wellbeing of children in both classroom and outdoor settings, maintains student portfolios, and develops relationships with parents and families, encouraing their involvement in the early childhood education program.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  OR
  16 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job details:

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.31-$20.39per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).

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