Classroom Support Aide

Overview

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

• Assist the Teacher or Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities.
• Provide physical care of the children to ensure safety rules are observed and implemented.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with children and families strongly preferred.
• Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Compensation:
  Hourly; range between $16.99-$20.39 per hour. Offers are commensurate with experience, and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs.
  
  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and to fostering a diverse workforce with equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and 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).
• Location:
  
  Child and Family Center in Carpentersville
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, hourly
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).