Part Time Preschool Teaching Assistant - Saints JFX School - Wilmette - Vicariate I

Archdiocese of Chicago•Wilmette, IL

10h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Relevant education
Qualifications
Experience
Skills
Geographic location
Organizational needs

Responsibilities

On campus from 7:45am-3:15pm
Maintain a safe and supportive environment for young children
Interact and engage with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
Assist lead teacher with carrying out lesson plans
Engage students in activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
Effectively communicate with students using developmentally appropriate language
Support lead teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
Support the Catholic faith, i.e. classroom prayers, events, stories, etc.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
Follow schedules and routines set by the Lead Teacher, Principal & Assistant Principal
Lead and supervise children during lunch and recess
Maintain the health and safety of all students, i.e. cleaning classroom materials and spaces
Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
Provide a solution-orientated positive approach
Attend faculty meetings as requested by supervisor
Attend Back to School Night
Attend Catechetical Sunday Mass
Attend Catholic Schools Weeks Mass and Open House