Job detail
Teacher Aide (3-5)
Chicago Commons
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/24/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher aide supports the classroom team by helping plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for young children across various subjects. This role also involves assisting with classroom coverage, fostering strong partnerships with families, and maintaining reports on children's growth and development.
Requirements summary
Candidates need a child development associate credential (Cda) or 60 semester hours of college credit with 6 hours in child development/Care, or one year of relevant experience plus 30 semester hours with 6 hours in child development/Care. Applicants must be proficient in reading and writing english and capable of operating word-Processing systems.
associate degreeprofessional certificateCreativityCritical ThinkingClassroom ManagementMathematicsChild DevelopmentActivity PlanningClean-upLiteracy DevelopmentArtFamily PartnershipReport MaintenanceMotor SkillsClassroom PreparationSocial StudiesScienceReggio Emilia Philosophy
Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Credit Union Membership
- Pet Benefits
- 403b Retirement & Savings
- Employer Paid STD Insurance
- Employer Paid LTD Insurance
- Individualized Professional Development Support