Teacher Aide

Overview

Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division. Benefits include a signing bonus, employer paid insurance, retirement and savings plans, generous paid time off, flexible spending accounts, credit union membership, and opportunities for professional development. The position is located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humboldt Park).

• Signing On Bonus for the month of September $750.00
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humboldt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers
• Credit Union Membership
• Professional development opportunities to grow as a teacher
• Pet Benefits
• 7.5 hours day
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The teacher aide assists the classroom teaching team 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.

• Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
• Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed.
• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is welcoming for children and their families
• Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities
• Develops strong partnerships with the families
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly team meetings
• Assists with the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in depth studies and classroom explorations
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6.

Technical Skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system

Physical Demands
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.

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

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