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

HS-EHS Teacher - Float
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
A paraprofessional license is required within 6 months of hire. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or in another related field with at least…
$40,373 - $64,251 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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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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Teacher Assistant - Sign on incentive upon hire $500 and $500 after 90 day
Erie Neighborhood House —Chicago, IL
Welcomes parents into the classroom and works to develop a positive relationship. Engages and interacts with all children in the classroom to facilitate social…
$40,000 - $45,000 a year
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Infant Lead Teacher
Sonnets Academy —Chicago, IL
Our Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for creating their own curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering…
$51,000 - $56,000 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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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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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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Developmental Paraprofessional
Positive Development —Hyde Park, IL
You have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license or state ID. Provide one-on-one play-based care for a child or young adult with autism.
$20 - $26 an hour
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Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center —Hinsdale, IL
The preferred candidate will have bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or in elementary education with early childhood credits.
$27,000 - $43,000 a year
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Paraprofessional Educator
Catalyst Schools —Chicago, IL
Assist teachers by providing some secretarial assistance (e.g. making copies, typing necessary teacher generated classroom materials, etc.).
$20.60 an hour
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Early Education Teacher – Downtown Chicago/ Oak Park
ChildCare Careers —Chicago, IL
Flexible hours - You set your own schedule! Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities. Duties:* To act as a teacher or teacher assistant in a child…
$20 - $28 an hour
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Preschool Lead Co-Teacher
Park West Cooperative Nursery School —Chicago, IL
Collaborate with co-teacher to develop play-based curriculum in response to observations of children’s interests and developmental levels.
$25,000 - $35,000 a year
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Lead Daycare Teacher- Infants
Kiddie Academy - Illinois —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Total of 60 college credit hours with 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development OR a total of 30 college credit hours with 6 credit hours in…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Elementary Paraprofessional 24/25 School Year
ReGeneration Schools —Chicago, IL
*Valid NCLB paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) OR Associate Degree or higher (must have at least 60 semester hours of…
$34,000 - $46,000 a year
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High School Teaching Assistant
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School —Chicago, IL
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School) is a private independent school that provides extraordinary educational and therapeutic services to students…
Estimated: $37K - $46.8K a year
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Professional Learning Assistant
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry —Chicago, IL
Must have valid driver's license for travel to and from school partner sites. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of…
Estimated: $44.6K - $56.5K a year
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Assistant Teacher-ChildDev
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
Olive-Harvey's College's Child Development Center is looking for a Full - Time Assistant Teacher to provide instructional, clerical and non-instructional…
Estimated: $38.9K - $49.2K a year
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2 Year Old Teacher
Penny Lane Schools —Chicago Ridge, IL
Offer support to parents by answering questions about a child's education, health, or behavior. Use the computer and other materials to develop a program that…
$16.02 - $25.30 an hour
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Daycare Assistant Teacher (Part-time)
The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL —Chicago, IL
High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field. The ability to safely walk children from room to room or…
$17 - $21 an hour
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HS-EHS Teacher - Float

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $40,373 - $64,251 a year

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Classroom experience
1 year
Communication skills
Teaching
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Description: EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.

At Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, we are committed to two – often interconnecting - pillars of work……early learning and disability. Through these pillars, we transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support. As an affiliate of America’s largest nonprofit healthcare organization, we have proudly served the communities and families of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford since 1936.

For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.

This position is located at the Easterseals Gilchrist Marchman Child Development Center at 1312 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.

The HS-EHS Teacher–Float (Floating Teacher) supports the center primarily by providing coverage for teacher time off and providing other classroom support as needed. The Floating Teacher is also required to maintain director credentials and serve as director on a limited basis as needed if the Director and Assistant Director are unavailable. The Floating Teacher must be flexible and equally comfortable teaching varying age groups of children. As an HS/PFA and EHS/PI Teacher, the Floating Teacher implements program objectives and services in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, and the Illinois State Board of Education requirements by being part of a teaching team and providing support to the teaching team with all classroom activities. This position contributes to the development of the center educational plan geared to meet the needs of each individual child enrolled in the program in accordance with NAEYC, and Head Start Performance Standards and implements the center plan within the classrooms as assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support classroom coverage for PTO, plan time, coaching sessions, and additional classroom support as needed.
Complete screenings and assessments and maintain data in both ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold. Demonstrate knowledge of Creative Curriculum and ability to use the Creative Curriculum system. Demonstrate knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD and ability to use the Teaching Strategies GOLD online system.
Implement active supervision systems, ensuring the active supervision and safety of children so that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised.
Create a classroom atmosphere in which children can develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and creatively, and support the classroom team in creating a developmentally appropriate environment.
Create an inclusive environment that supports children with disabilities, social-emotional needs, and challenging behaviors, ensuring all children feel welcomed and supported.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Modify curriculum and individualize lesson plans for children with disabilities based on IEP goals.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and implement strategies to engage parents in the children’s development and learning.
Share screening results with parents and ensure re-screenings, referrals, and follow-ups are conducted as needed.
Promptly address parental questions, concerns, and complaints and proactively report complaints and concerns to center leadership.
Participate in Coaching to Fidelity as needed.
Support the quality of the classroom by working in partnership with leadership, other classroom staff, and consultants.
Attend and/or complete required and recommended training and meetings.
Actively invest in your own development and complete an ongoing professional development plan.
Support the center in maintaining the highest levels in ExeleRate and NAEYC Accreditation.
Ensure that the center is a clean and safe learning environment for all children. Share responsibility for cleaning up after all classroom activities and assume overall responsibility for proper care of classroom equipment and supplies.
Support the center’s school readiness goals.
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education per year.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or in another related field with at least 30 hours in ECE.
Gateway Early Childhood Credential Level 4 and Infant Toddler credential Level 4 -within one year of hire.
A paraprofessional license is required within 6 months of hire.

Experience Requirements:

2 years of early childhood classroom experience.
1 year of experience in Head Start/Early Head Start preferred.
1 year of experience in serving culturally and linguistically diverse children in early childhood settings.

Required Knowledge:

Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Microsoft Teams.
Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Guidelines (IELGs)
Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Development Standards (IELDSs)

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

Valid driver’s license
Auto insurance
Reliable vehicle

Skills/Abilities:

Must have the ability to create a classroom atmosphere in which children can develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and creatively.
Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment and float in between classrooms.
Ability to interact with diverse personalities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Well-organized and detail oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic competency with office equipment including laptops and other portable devices.
Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the families.
Able to manage multiple projects.

ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

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Teaching Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

HS-EHS Teacher - Float

Managing Associate Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Teacher Assistant - Sign on incentive upon hire $500 and $500 after 90 day

Infant Lead Teacher

Birth-Three Lead Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Morning Floater Assistant Teacher

Developmental Paraprofessional

Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Paraprofessional Educator

Early Education Teacher – Downtown Chicago/ Oak Park

Preschool Lead Co-Teacher

Lead Daycare Teacher- Infants

Elementary Paraprofessional 24/25 School Year

High School Teaching Assistant

Professional Learning Assistant

Assistant Teacher-ChildDev

2 Year Old Teacher

Daycare Assistant Teacher (Part-time)

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