Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher (0 to
3) – Chicago Commons

Location:

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

Signing bonus: $750 after 30 days of employment.

• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humboldt Park)
• Employer-paid life insurance, STD insurance, LTD insurance
• 403b retirement & savings
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Family Hub Division support for families
• Wellness lunch spaces for teachers
• Pet benefits
• Credit union membership
• Professional development support for teachers
• 7.5 hour day
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The assistant teacher assists the lead teacher in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education.

• Partners with the lead teacher to develop a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
• Assists lead teacher in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities:
  Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
• Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities.
• Develops strong partnerships with the families.
• Assumes responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Attends home visits and conducts parent‑teacher conference assessment reviews, as needed.
• Participates in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings, as needed.
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean‑up of all classroom activities.
• Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program.
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development.
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in‑service training, and weekly team meetings.
• Assists with implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in‑depth studies and classroom explorations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Read and write English proficiently. Must regularly operate a word‑processing system.

Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Entry-level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Individual and Family Services