Teacher Aide

Position: Teacher Aide (0 to 3 year old)

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Description

• Signing On Bonus for the month of September $750.00
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers!
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please .

Job Details

Description



Benefits of working with Chicago Commons:

• Signing On Bonus for the month of September $750.00
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers!
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• 7.5 hours day
• To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please .

Chicago Commons believes the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages a child's critical thinking and creativity.

Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. These neighborhoods are impacted by high rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources.

Position Summary

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.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• 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.
• Assists with 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

Qualification Requirements

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…