Teacher Aide (3 to 5)

Chicago Commons • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The teacher aide assists the classroom teaching team 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

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teaching team 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.
• Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed.
• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families
• Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities
• Develops strong partnerships with the families
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly team meetings.
• Assists with the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in depth studies and classroom explorations
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a $500.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid STD Insurance
• Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees