Job detail
Classroom Support Specialist
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/13/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$19 - $27 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The classroom support specialist supports assigned classrooms by addressing day-To-Day needs, facilitating teacher planning, and ensuring smooth classroom operations. Responsibilities include supporting children with challenging behaviors, implementing curriculum, and maintaining a safe learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates are required to have a minimum of either an infant/Toddler or preschool cda credential, with an associate's degree preferred. A year of early childhood classroom experience and knowledge of head start performance standards are also necessary.
professional certificateassociate degreeProblem-SolvingCurriculum ImplementationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementProfessional DevelopmentParent CommunicationSocial-Emotional DevelopmentData DocumentationMulti-TaskingEarly Childhood EducationInclusion SupportBehavior SupportActive SupervisionCreative CurriculumTeaching Strategies GOLDIllinois Early Learning Guidelines