Assistant Teacher (0 to 3)

Chicago Commons • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• at least one year of experience in an early learning setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• $750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt 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!
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• 7.5 hours day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree