Teacher's Assistant

Centers For New Horizons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO and PPO Medical Coverage Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Insurance Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance

ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability

Flexible Spending Account Option

403b with 4% Match

Pet Insurance

Telehealth Virtual Doctor Visits

Accident Insurance

Commuter Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

10 Paid Vacation days

7 Paid Sick Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Birthday off

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Chicago is seeking a Teacher's Assistant to help educate and nurture children in their Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, supporting classroom teachers, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, along with relevant credentials. The position offers full-time hours and a beneficial work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop mutual respect for families and children.
• Child Development Skills and creative teaching methods for impoverished communities.
• Must be able to transport themselves to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute lesson plans as assigned by the led classroom teacher(s).
• Support the classroom teacher(s) and carry out assigned duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.

Skills

Child Development Skills

Creative Teaching Methods

Ability to relate to families

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA Credential

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Centers For New Horizons provided pay range

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Base pay range

$51,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

Position Function

The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for educating and nurturing the children in the Early Head Start and Head Start Childcare center. Ensure children have an opportunity to achieve, play, create, and be safe and healthy. The Teacher’s aide will provide classroom assistance to students and teachers within the Early Childhood setting.

Essential Functions

• Execute lesson plans as assigned by the led classroom teacher(s).
• Participate and cooperate in special events, activities, parent/teacher conferences as deemed necessary by the administration.
• Support the classroom teacher(s) and carry out assigned duties.
• Implement and carry out organizational, facility, and program objectives in the classroom.
• Plan for the mental, social, physical, and emotional needs of the children served.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Prepare and maintain student progress reports, lesson plans, and other reports related to the classroom experience under the guidance of the classroom teacher(s).
• Assist and participate in organizational staff committees and parent committees where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

Performs other functions as may be required to support the organization’s mission.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of a CDA Credential or Gateway ECE Credential Level 2. Level 4 ECE Credential preferred.

Salary

Compensation is commensurate based on experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The salary range is $51,000 - $55,000 annually.

Benefits

• HMO and PPO Medical Coverage Plans
• HMO and PPO Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Individual Life Insurance
• Company Paid ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Option
• 403b with up to 4% Match
• Pet Insurance
• Telehealth Virtual Doctor Visits
• Accident Insurance
• Commuter Benefit
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Starting with 10 Paid Vacation days
• 7 paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday off
• Student loan forgiveness eligible employer

Training and Skills

Ability to relate and develop a mutual respect for the families and children served. Child Development Skills and creative teaching methods working with a primarily impoverished community.

Work Environment

The typical work environment in the classroom, but some locations will be outside of the classroom. The noise level will vary depending on the location. External vehicles, office equipment, machinery, telephone and children playing produce noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, stoop, and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to work attend trips and/or visit areas in the city of Chicago and suburbs and must be able to transport himself/herself to various locations.

Requirements

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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