Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Job Details

Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Date Posted: 2/3/2026

Location: Goodrich School

Date Available: Immediately

Closing Date: Until filled

District: Woodridge Elementary School District 68

• Provides relevant feedback with the teacher(s) regarding the child s progress, interest levels, or challenges.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of instructional tasks and materials as directed in order to support learning and the instructional process.
• Works with individuals and small groups at the teacher s request in review, reinforcement, enrichment, and/or expansion of skills and concepts presented.
• Assist in recording observations of student s behaviors and performance in accordance with the curriculum and the student s IEP goals.
• Log Medicaid reimbursement services.
• Assists with various tasks such as: guiding student through daily routines, bus duty, arrival and departure routines, bathroom assistance, library, and outside activities.
• Assist teacher by performing daily classroom activities such as: checking student backpacks, preparing table activities, preparing snack, and cleaning tables/classroom.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Utilizes observation, proximity and the prompting hierarchy as directed to maximize student independence.
• Assists in positive behavior management under the direction of the teacher and team, implementing specific behavior intervention strategies as directed to guide learners in using self-control and self-management strategies which may include physical management.
• Utilizes confidential and personal information concerning students and staff for professional purposes only, in accordance with District procedures.
• Assists with mobility and self-care needs of students as necessary, including mealtime, bathroom care, and securing students for bus transportation using individual or team approach as directed by guidelines established by PT and educational team.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Provides description as part of the job summary and related duties as needed.

• Paraprofessional Educator License with Stipulations

Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

$21.28 - $23.25 Dependent Upon Experience