Classroom Support Aide

Brightpoint • Carpentersville, IL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. 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.
• Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Teacher or Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities
• Providing physical care of the children
• Ensuring 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED