Classroom Support Aide
About The Position
El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint, has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities. As the Classroom Support Aide , you will be responsible for assisting the Teacher or Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities and providing physical care of the children to ensure that safety rules are observed and implemented.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with children and families strongly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- assisting the Teacher or Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities
- providing physical care of the children to ensure that safety rules are observed and implemented
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
- 11 paid holidays
- supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with match
- Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
