Part Time Early Childhood Teacher Aide - Sacred Heart School- South Chicago

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing daily lesson plans and learning activities.
• Support children's learning through individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest time, and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Prepare classroom materials, learning centers, and instructional resources.
• Encourage positive behavior and model appropriate social skills.
• Aid children with self-help skills, including toileting, dressing, handwashing, and meal routines as needed.
• Foster children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor development through play-based learning experiences.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Follow all school policies and procedures regarding health, safety, confidentiality, and child supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or principal.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children ages 3–5 in a preschool, childcare, or educational setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
• Commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Support for the mission and values of Catholic education.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position following the school calendar. Hours are approximately 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the school year. The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. This position has an hourly range of $17.00 - $18.75. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.