Teacher Assistant​/Licensed Paraprofessional

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Full Time BBLA-1120 W. 69th St., Chicago, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Annually

Building Blocks Learning Academy is a childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We believe in creating enriching classrooms that provide each of our children with a loving, dynamic, supportive experience. We strive to develop and maintain a learning environment that provides the highest possible quality of childcare by supporting children, parents, and staff. We make every effort to provide a superior childcare experience by instilling an atmosphere of harmony, respect, patience, honesty, trust, and friendship.

Our goals are to maintain a safe environment at all times, nurture, engage and enlighten families and staff, and to support and respect each child, family, staff member, and our surrounding community.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Site Director and the direction of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional supports the implementation of developmentally appropriate educational experiences that promote the cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and creative development of young children. This position assists with classroom instruction, child supervision, behavior support, individualized learning, and daily classroom operations while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and curriculum aligned with program goals and state standards.
• Support whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist in implementing individualized accommodations and modifications for children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Help prepare instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom activities.
• Encourage children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and learning.

• Provide direct support to children during classroom instruction, meals, transitions, outdoor play, and daily routines.
• Assist with children's personal care needs, including hygiene, toileting/diapering, feeding, and dressing as needed.
• Implement positive behavior management strategies consistent with classroom expectations.
• Observe children's progress and maintain anecdotal records, assessments, portfolios, and other required documentation.
• Report observations, concerns, and student progress to the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in transporting or accompanying students receiving specialized services when required.

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist with daily attendance, recordkeeping, and required classroom documentation.
• Help maintain compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and program policies.
• Ensure proper supervision of children at all times.

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding classroom activities while referring educational concerns to the Lead Teacher.
• Participate in parent conferences, family engagement events, staff meetings, professional development, and program activities.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, administrators, and support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful operation of the program.

One of the following is required:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; or
• Associate's Degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or
• High School Diploma/GED with…