Assistant Teacher (0 to 3)

About the role

The position is located at NIA Family Center, 744 N. Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL. Benefits include a $750 signing bonus after 30 days of employment, employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD, 403(b) retirement, generous paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and more. Chicago Commons supports the entire family through its Family Hub Division, offering wellness spaces for teachers and pet benefits.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the lead teacher to develop a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
• Assists the lead teacher in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities.
• Develops strong partnerships with families.
• Assumes responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conferences.
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities.
• Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program.
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development.
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service training, and team meetings.
• Supports the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or 30 college credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development; at least one year of experience in an early learning setting preferred.
• Ability to read and write English proficiently.
• Proficiency in operating a word-processing system.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Successfully complete all required DCFS criminal background checks.
• Provide proof of required education or credentials.
• Verify previous employment and work history.

Physical Demands

• Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Compensation

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience. To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click HERE.