Teacher Aide (3-5)

About the role

The Teacher Aide assists the classroom teaching team in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
• Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed.
• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
• Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities.
• Develops strong partnerships with the families.
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities.
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly team meetings.
• Aids in the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations.
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system.
• Physical Demands: Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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