Archdiocese of Chicago·Wilmette, Illinois
Support the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment for preschool children. Responsibilities include supervising students during recess and lunch while fostering social skills and Catholic faith values.
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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties.
It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States.
Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S.
Department of Education over the past 10 years.
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:9a5e6122-07b9-4b5c-9e59-e5d3ba532643]
This position has an hourly range of $20.41 - $22.13. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Candidates must be able to interact professionally with parents and staff and use developmentally appropriate language with students. The role requires attendance at faculty meetings and specific religious events.
Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.
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