Inclusion Support Aide

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

2d • 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. Brightpoint is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students in our Early Childhood Education centers. The Inclusion Aide is responsible for assisting students who have disabilities or special needs with addressing safety, personal care, and other daily needs to ensure effective inclusion in classroom learning and activities. As the Inclusion Aide, you will help to maintain classroom environments that are developmentally appropriate and meet the needs of individual students, assist with executing individualized students plans, and provide Conscious Discipline curriculum support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Development required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students who have disabilities or special needs with addressing safety, personal care, and other daily needs to ensure effective inclusion in classroom learning and activities.
• Help to maintain classroom environments that are developmentally appropriate and meet the needs of individual students.
• Assist with executing individualized students plans.
• Provide Conscious Discipline curriculum support.

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

What This Job Offers

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