20 Best Teaching 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 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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EHS Assistant Teacher
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
The EHS Assistant Teacher communicates with classroom teachers regarding all aspects of each child’s care and classroom management, and conducts child…
$19.23 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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Full-time Assistant Teacher
Infant welfare society of Evanston —Evanston, IL
O Enrollment in a two or four year college or university in order to obtain an associate's or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child…
$15 - $16 an hour
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11d
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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2d
Early Childhood Daycare Teacher
A Mother's Touch Learning Academy —Des Plaines, IL
_Prior experience with children may look like work as a preschool teacher, teacher assistant, childcare worker, daycare employee, public school or private…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Assistant Toddler Teacher
Montessori Children's Community —Brookfield, IL
Collaborates with the school community to implement and embed culturally responsive practices into the classroom culture and curriculum.
From $15 an hour
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1d
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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Toddler Assistant Teacher
Tiny Giants Early Learning Center —Chicago, IL
Tiny Giants Early Learning Centers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with…
$18 - $20 an hour
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Child Care Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers- FREE PARKING! Benefits!
Everbrook Academy —Chicago, IL
Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field. *Caring!* Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every…
Up to $24 an hour
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3d
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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Assistant Teacher
Children's Lighthouse North Center Chicago —Chicago, IL
CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to be certified *Background Check/Reference Check *Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills *Flexibility to…
$16.50 - $17.50 an hour
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11h
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
Assistant Director / Floater Teacher
Diana's Playpen of Little Geniuses —Chicago, IL
Develop a curriculum and program: Child Care Assistant Directors work closely with the center's teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet…
$19 - $22 an hour
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4d
School Paraprofessional Job- Chicago, IL area
Sunbelt Staffing —Chicago, IL
Helping to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies. Assisting teachers with classroom management and instructional…
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3d
SY 24-25 Anticipated Teacher Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the…
Estimated: $37.4K - $47.4K a year
3d
Instructional Aide I - Summer Camp Counselor
Triton College —River Grove, IL
Assisting the instructor with keeping order in and out of the classroom and reporting. inappropriate behavior to the teacher.
$17 an hour
Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cognitive Developmental Delay)
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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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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Teaching Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

Teacher Assistant

Managing Associate Teacher

Infant Lead Teacher

EHS Assistant Teacher

Special Education Paraprofessional

Full-time Assistant Teacher

Teacher's Assistant Pre-K

Early Childhood Daycare Teacher

Assistant Toddler Teacher

2 Year Old Teacher

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Child Care Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers- FREE PARKING! Benefits!

SY24-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Assistant Teacher

Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Assistant Director / Floater Teacher

School Paraprofessional Job- Chicago, IL area

SY 24-25 Anticipated Teacher Assistant

Instructional Aide I - Summer Camp Counselor

Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cognitive Developmental Delay)

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