Mary Crane Center
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$42,000 - $52,000 / YEAR
Support daily care, routines, and play for infants and toddlers in an Early Head Start classroom. Work alongside a Lead Teacher to maintain a safe, calm, and engaging environment for children and families.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or 60 college credits with 15 in ECE. Must hold a Gateways Infant Toddler Credential Level 4 and be physically able to lift 30 lbs.
Description $1,000 Sign-On Bonus + Full Benefits + Supportive Team
We’re hiring Teacher Assistants for our Early Head Start (0–3) classrooms.
This role is hands-on, meaningful, and best suited for someone who enjoys working closely with young children in a structured, team-based environment.
What You’ll Do as a Teacher Assistant Support daily care, routines, and play for infants and toddlers Help create a calm, safe, and engaging classroom Work side-by-side with a Lead Teacher Build positive relationships with children and families What You’ll Get $1,000 sign-on bonus Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Ongoing training and growth opportunities (CDA support, coaching) A team environment where staff support each o
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood OR 60 college credits (15 in ECE) Gateways Infant Toddler Credential Level 4 Able to lift 30 lbs and work on the floor with children Reliable, team-oriented, and open to feedback Why This Role Working with infants and toddlers is more hands-on and physically active than other age groups. We focus on creating classrooms where staff feel supported so they can do their best work.
Apply today to join a team making a real impact in early childhood.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law. To request accommodations, please contact 773-242-2881 x2866.
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
Salary benchmark
$52,493 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,686–$52,000 based on 300 active listings in Illinois
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