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Christopher House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Chicago is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher's Aid to assist in developing children aged birth through five. This position involves creating a safe learning environment and implementing essential programs. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a passion for working with children, and bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish are desirable. The role offers opportunities for professional development as well, with the organization covering costs for relevant coursework.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to take 6 credit hours in early childhood or child development, costs covered by employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in determining the needs of children birth through five.
• Create a safe environment for children.
• Implement components regarding children birth through three, based on requirements.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Passion for working with children

Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Christopher House

• Position Type: Early Childhood/ Teacher's Aid
• Date Posted: 2/14/2024
• Date Available: ASAP

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER’S AIDE

Christopher House closes the opportunity gap through a continuum of schools that closes through personalized learning and immersive family supports starting at birth. We operate accredited early learning, elementary, and out of school time programs grounded in research-based curricula and high‑quality instruction.

OUR VALUES

Commitment to Excellence | Achievement & Perseverance | Respect & Compassion | Equity

OUR BELIEFS

• Education begins at birth and continues throughout life, with parents as their children’s first teacher.
• Home environments nurture literacy, achievement, and children’s success.
• Parents have high standards and set high expectations for themselves, their children, and children’s schools.
• Professionally trained teachers know their students as individuals.
• Evaluations and program improvements are data driven.
• Parents and staff work together to continuously evaluate and improve programming.
• Education includes the development of creativity and perseverance and is multi-disciplinary in order to foster each child’s unique strengths and interests.
• Developing independent, creative, life‑long researchers, education includes curriculum designed to help scholars develop socially and emotionally as well as cognitively.
• Diversity is celebrated and explored so that learners develop broad perspectives on life and learning.
• Parents and caregivers support their children financially and emotionally.

Position Description

Reports to: Site Director
Status: Exempt

Position Objective:

• Assist classroom teachers in determining the needs and providing for the development of children birth through five.
• Work to create a safe environment for children.
• Implement and maintain all components regarding children birth through three, based on EHS, State Pre‑K, Child Care and state and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong alignment with Christopher House’s Values and Mission.
• Strong work ethic coupled with a proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Passion for working with children.
• Bi‑lingual skills in English/Spanish is desirable.

Must be willing to take a minimum of 6 credit hours in early childhood or child development. Christopher House will cover the cost for these courses.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Degree

Christopher House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic.

Postings current as of 12/25/2025 12:54:46 PM CST.

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