Preschool Paraprofessional - St. Frances of Rome School - Cicero

Preschool Paraprofessional
- St. Frances of Rome School
- Cicero

The Preschool Paraprofessional / Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Preschool Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children. Working under the supervision of a licensed teacher, the paraprofessional assists with classroom instruction, student supervision, daily routines, and the implementation of activities aligned with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS). The position helps ensure that each child receives individualized support to promote academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.

This is for the 2026- 2027 school year.

• Option 1:
  Short-Term Approval for Paraprofessionals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Approval is valid for three fiscal years and is non-renewable
• Candidate must be actively working toward obtaining the ELS Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement during the approval period
• Associate degree or higher, or
• 60 semester hours of college coursework, or
• High school diploma/GED with qualifying scores on the ETS Paraprofessional Test, or
• High school diploma/GED with qualifying ACT Work Keys scores
• Valid Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) – Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement

• Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational or childcare setting, preferred
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills…