Assistant Teacher

Paulo Freire Family Center, 1653 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609, USA

Pay range: $23.08 to $24.00 per hour.

Signing bonus: $750 after 30 days of employment.

• Located in accessible communities:
  Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humboldt Park.
• Employer paid life, STD and LTD insurance.
• 403b retirement & savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Family Hub Division support for whole family.
• Wellness and health lunch spaces for teachers.
• Credit Union membership.
• Professional development support.

Chicago Commons, a Reggio-inspired organization, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children. The assistant teacher will assist in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities across key areas, support families, and maintain classroom readiness.

• Partner with the lead teacher to develop a welcoming classroom environment for children and families.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities in domains such as Self-Image, Language & Literacy, Music & Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
• Supervise and interact with children during activities.
• Develop strong partnerships with families.
• Take responsibility for the classroom in the lead teacher’s absence.
• Attend home visits and conduct parent‑teacher conference assessment reviews.
• Participate in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings as needed.
• Prepare and clean up classroom activities.
• Order supplies necessary for the program.
• Maintain reports on children’s growth and development.
• Attend parent meetings, in‑service training, and weekly team meetings.
• Assist with implementation of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, focusing on in‑depth studies and classroom explorations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or 30 college credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development; at least one year of experience in an early learning setting preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in reading, writing, and using a word‑processing system; ability to read, produce, and transmit data on such a system.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally lift/move up to 40 lbs; frequently stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

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