Teacher Aide

Overview

Job Title:

Teacher Aide

Location:

Family Focus - South Shore

Supervisor:
Site Director

Welcome to Family Focus, where we're on a mission to empower families and their children across Chicagoland. Through our comprehensive range of holistic family support services, including center-based and home-based services, emergency assistance, prevention initiatives, early childhood education, after-school programs, and more, we believe in the power of community support to unlock the full potential of our neighborhoods. With 11 centers already making a difference, we’re excited to expand our reach and touch even more lives.

We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!

• Assist in classroom team in the preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas: language, cognitive, physical, personal, social/emotional, and creative. Explore new curriculum ideas.
• Assist in creating an atmosphere in which children can learn, grow, build self-esteem, and feel secure. Adapt curriculum for planning and implementation of activities to meet each child’s individual needs. Assist classroom team in assessment of needs of individual children.
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents.
• Observe, document, and report appropriate aspects of and changes in the child’s health, including injuries, changes in physical appearance, and/or social behaviors.
• Discuss and maintain records of child observation and child evaluations.
• Share classroom and program information with parents.
• With the classroom team, perform administrative record keeping, including daily attendance and food forms, and evaluate the quality of childcare services provided.
• With the classroom team, responsible for room arrangements and proper care of classroom equipment. Maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
• Maintain knowledge current in the field, including attendance at seminars, workshops, and in-service training programs.
• Participate in programs, agency, and staff committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Gateways Level 2 or higher
• A minimum of one year experience working with young children, preferably in a childcare setting.
• Relates well with children and adults.
• Strong people skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.

Hourly range: $18.56 - $19.25/hour.

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

This is a full-time non-exempt position.

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Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer