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

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 Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Kensington School —Park Ridge, IL
Kensington Lead Teachers work with our Teacher Assistants to develop lesson plans based on our Project Based Learning topics, participate in staff trainings &…
Estimated: $28.7K - $36.4K a year
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Instructional Assistant - AERO Therapeutic Center (Multiple Openings)
AERO Special Education Cooperative —Burbank, IL
This position requires working collaboratively with a team to assist and supervise students on academic and non-academic tasks.
From $21 an hour
Early Childhood Teacher
Educational Center —Oak Park, IL
Have a BA degree in early childhood or equivalent field, with at least two years experience in the field , ideally looking for a type 04 degree.
Estimated: $35.3K - $44.7K a year
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Teacher Assistant
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Hickory Hills, IL
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in another field, and a minimum of 30 college semester credits in ECE. Assist in planning field trips.
$18.46 - $24.27 an hour
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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;
$33,340 - $41,160 a year
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Daycare Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Renown Daycare Center —Chicago, IL
For the assistant position, a qualified candidate is expected to at least have a high school diploma. By working with us, you will have the chance to move up…
$16.15 - $22.00 an hour
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Early Childhood Teachers & Teacher Assistants
Educational Center —Oak Park, IL
Education in Early Childhood Education or a Related Field (Preferred)*:A Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or Child Development Associate (CDA)…
$15 - $22 an hour
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Bilingual (Spanish) Teaching Assistant (Grades 1-3)
Chicago Montessori —Chicago, IL
The ideal candidate is an observant individual interested in learning about the technical aspects of deeper level teaching and wishes to collaborate with…
$20 - $24 an hour
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
Rainforest Preschool —Chicago, IL
Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate and follows DCFS licensing standards. Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs…
$16 - $17 an hour
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18h
Infant Assistant Teacher
FYC 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…
$16 - $18 an hour
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Special Education Paraprofessional
School of Expressive Arts and Learning —Lombard, IL
Valid state driver’s license in good standing. Aid special education students by providing social-emotional and behavioral support in a therapeutic classroom…
$32,000 - $36,000 a year
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Assistant Teacher
FYC 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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Teacher's Assistant Pre-K
Holy Family Ministries —Chicago, IL
Under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in…
$32,000 - $35,000 a year
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Teaching Assistant - High School
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: $35.9K - $45.5K a year
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10h
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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Preschool Teaching Assistant
Loyola University Chicago —Chicago, IL
Associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and/or development…
Estimated: $36.2K - $45.8K a year
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Assistant Infant Teacher
Little Green Tree House-Lakeview —Chicago, IL
Assistant Teachers must have at least sixty college credit hours that include six credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
From $16.25 an hour
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1d
Teacher Assistant (3855 N. Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618)
Concordia Place —Chicago, IL
Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum. Childcare tuition discount for employees.
$16.75 - $18.50 an hour
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2h

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Early Childhood Traveling Teacher

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $40,930 - $60,235 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

Bilingual
Microsoft Office
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Classroom experience
Associate's degree
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 health care organization, we have proudly served the communities and families of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford since 1936.

Our Head Start / Early Head Start program provides high-quality, family centered education for children from birth to age 5. We collaborate with 35+ early childhood programs to support families in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Together, Easterseals and these Partner Sites promote school readiness in young children of all abilities from families with incomes below poverty guidelines.

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

We are seeking a full-time Early Childhood Traveling Teacher to join our talented and passionate team. This position supports our Partner Sites by providing temporary classroom coverage in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. Assignments last 4 weeks on average but may be shortened or extended to meet the needs of children, families, and staff. Once an assignment is completed, the Early Childhood Traveling Teacher will begin a new assignment at another Partner Site.

This position will travel to Partner Sites throughout the Chicagoland area, including City of Chicago and suburban locations. Travel times can range from 30 minutes to an hour between sites, depending on traffic. The Traveling Teacher will be eligible for mileage reimbursement.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Demonstrates knowledge of Creative Curriculum. Ability to utilize Creative Curriculum system.
Demonstrates knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD. Ability to utilize Teaching Strategies GOLD online system.
Leads classroom team in creating a developmentally appropriate environment
Supervises all activities of the children at all times.
Account for children using Active Supervision.
Supports the quality of the classroom by working in partnership with other classroom staff.
Attend and/or complete required and recommended trainings.
Attend required and recommended meetings.
Complete an ongoing professional development plan.
Support agency’s school readiness goals.
Supervises and provides guidance to other classroom personnel
Researches new curriculum methods and reinforcement materials
Shares responsibility for cleaning up after all classroom activities. Assumes over-all responsibility for proper care of classroom equipment and supplies
Recommends maintenance and repairs as needed in the classroom to maintain safety compliances.
Generate and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Utilize child outcome data to guide lesson planning and developmentally appropriate activities
Participate in Coaching to Fidelity.
Participate in Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings.
Prepares reports on classroom activities, including attendance records.
Utilizes Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to support children with disabilities.
Works closely with consultants and other Easter Seals staff personnel.
Travel to other classrooms and/or sites, as needed, to serve as the teacher or teacher assistant.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

EHS/PI only: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and working towards Gateways Level 4.
Both HS/PFA and EHS/PI: Must meet Head Start Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or Bachelor’s degree in another related field with at least 30 hours in ECE.

o Infant Toddler Coursework Required, Infant Toddler Credential Preferred.

o Working towards Gateways Credential Level 5- Early Childhood Education

o Working towards Gateways Infant/Toddler Credential Level 5.

Experience Required:

Experience as a teacher in an early childhood classroom.

Required Knowledge:

MS Office.

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

Valid driver’s license.
Auto insurance.
Reliable vehicle.

Skills/Abilities:

Bilingual skills may be required or preferred based on the needs of the program.
Must have the ability to create a classroom atmosphere in which children can develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and creatively.
Able to work well with staff, families, other agencies and funding source personnel.
Well-organized, detail-oriented and accuracy-driven.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to manage multiple projects.

Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Acceptable tuberculosis screening results, a clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry checks), and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

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

Early Childhood Traveling Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Instructional Assistant - AERO Therapeutic Center (Multiple Openings)

Early Childhood Teacher

Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Managing Associate Teacher

Daycare Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Early Childhood Teachers & Teacher Assistants

Bilingual (Spanish) Teaching Assistant (Grades 1-3)

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Infant Assistant Teacher

Special Education Paraprofessional

Assistant Teacher

Teacher's Assistant Pre-K

Teaching Assistant - High School

Infant Lead Teacher

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Assistant Infant Teacher

Teacher Assistant (3855 N. Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618)

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