20 Best Classroom Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Teacher Assistant
Carole Robertson Center for Learning —Chicago, IL
Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
$33,340 - $41,160 a year
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Managing Associate Teacher
Carole Robertson Center for Learning —Chicago, IL
Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
Estimated: $48.7K - $61.6K a year
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Infant Teacher
Newport Children's Academy —Chicago, IL
Creating a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Bachelor's degree in Education.
Estimated: $35.2K - $44.6K a year
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Birth-Three Lead Teacher
Concordia Place —Chicago, IL
Teachers prepare weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline, prepare a warm and safe environment for children to grow and explore, establish good…
$18.50 - $26.00 an hour
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
Rainforest South Loop —Chicago, IL
The position responsibilities consist of assisting the lead teacher in projects, learning activities, classroom management and following the daily schedule such…
$16 - $17 an hour
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Early Childhood Traveling Teacher
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state…
$40,930 - $60,235 a year
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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Rogers Park Montessori School —Chicago, IL
Ability to fulfill requirements of all state and local licensing agencies affecting the school. Assist in the care and maintenance of classroom materials.
$17 - $20 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher
Precious Little One's Learning Center, Inc. —Chicago, IL
Actively engage with children during structured and free play. Assisting in implementing childcare center curriculum and keeping children engage in educational…
$16 - $25 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher
The Trails School for Early Learning —Chicago, IL
Participate in all school activities, including professional development, staff meetings and events, social events, special projects, field trips, and class…
$39,000 - $44,000 a year
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Paraprofessional: Special Education
LaGrange Highlands District 106 —La Grange, IL
QUALIFICATIONS: *Paraprofessional certification or 60 hours of college credit required (meets Illinois State Board of Education requirements for Instructional…
$18.36 an hour
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Toddler Assistant Teacher
Rogers Park Montessori School —Chicago, IL
Ability to fulfill requirements of all state and local licensing agencies affecting the school. Assist in the care and maintenance of classroom materials.
$17 - $20 an hour
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Montessori Middle School Head Teacher
Rogers Park Montessori School —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s degree and Montessori Secondary I certification (or willingness to take training to get that certification). Flexibility and openness to new ideas.
$55,000 - $60,000 a year
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SY24-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $39.7K - $50.2K a year
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Lead Early Childhood Teacher (August 7th start date)
The British International School of Chicago - Lincoln Park Campus —Chicago, IL
Be punctual and have the ability to manage own time effectively. 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or…
From $21.05 an hour
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3d
Morning Floater Assistant Teacher
Rainforest Preschool —Chicago, IL
Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate, safe and follows DCFS licensing standards. Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive…
$16 - $17 an hour
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4d
Full-Time Floating Assistant Teacher
For Your Child Preschool —Chicago, IL
Healthy classroom and school wide budgets so teachers do NOT have to spend their own money. Show initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the…
$17 - $18 an hour
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Preschool Toddler Assistant Teacher
L&L Academy & Preschool —Chicago, IL
Collaborate with the lead teacher to assess student progress and communicate with parents/guardians. Paid time off, 25% of medical insurance premium is company…
$17 - $19 an hour
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Assistant Teacher
Montessori Learning Center of Edison Park —Chicago, IL
Adhering to state and city regulations regarding childcare facilities. Assisting the head teacher in teaching the children, following the daily schedule, and…
$17 - $20 an hour
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8d
Assistant Infant Teacher
Rainforest Preschool —Chicago, IL
Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate, safe and followsDCFS licensing standards. Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive…
$16 - $17 an hour
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Classroom Assistant
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year…
Estimated: $38K - $48.1K a year

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Teacher Assistant

Carole Robertson Center for Learning - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $33,340 - $41,160 a year

Qualifications

Bilingual
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Program development
Writing skills
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Child Development
Lesson planning
IT
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Teacher Assistant

$1000 Sign On Bonus!!!!

Under the direction of the Managing Associate Teacher, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to full-time classroom teacher duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans, and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices;
Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the program, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;
Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment;
Use home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;
Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices;
Collaborate with family support staff to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities;
Collaborate with the mental health director to discuss mental health needs of children;
Guide children's acquisition of social skills and the ability to meet widely held expectations across all developmental domains;
Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested;
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, assuring that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
Use the playground as an extension of the classroom, assuring that the playground is safe;
Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist;
Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood;
Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed; and
Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g. lesson plans, timesheets, meal reports, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

An associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development and a Level 4 ECE and IT credential; or
A baccalaureate and a Level 4 ECE and IT credential;
Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education;
Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by the Agency and/or DCFS licensing;
Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities;
Education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children;
Requires ability to use abstract reasoning, problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills in training, evaluation, and program development;
Requires effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for supervisory duties;
Requires effective writing and oral communication skills;
Requires proficient use of technology, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to acclimate to online portal usage for recording observations, assessments, and lesson planning;
Successful experience working in a team setting;
Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community;
Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction, if needed;
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment, including but not limited to: telephone, fax machine, copier, and tape recorder;
Must be able to lift 55 pounds; and
Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues;
Possible exposure to communicable diseases; and
Job requires sitting for long periods of time (during planning and reporting) and standing for long periods of time (during work with children, observations, and training), as well as stooping, squatting, and running.

Carole Robertson Center for Learning provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fostering a safe environment for the children, families, and communities we serve, and our employees is of the utmost importance. In this spirit, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment, you will be required to share proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status. To be considered fully vaccinated, it must be at least two weeks since you received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or the only dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Accommodation requests will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.

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Classroom Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

Teacher Assistant

Managing Associate Teacher

Infant Teacher

Birth-Three Lead Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Traveling Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Paraprofessional: Special Education

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Montessori Middle School Head Teacher

SY24-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Lead Early Childhood Teacher (August 7th start date)

Morning Floater Assistant Teacher

Full-Time Floating Assistant Teacher

Preschool Toddler Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Assistant Infant Teacher

Classroom Assistant

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