Brightpoint·Chicago, Illinois
The Inclusion Aide supports students with disabilities in early childhood classrooms by addressing safety and personal care needs. They help maintain developmentally appropriate environments and execute individualized student plans using the Conscious Discipline curriculum.
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
Brightpoint is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students in our Early Childhood Education centers. The Inclusion Aide is responsible for assisting students who have disabilities or special needs with addressing safety, personal care, and other daily needs to ensure effective inclusion in classroom learning and activities. As the Inclusion Aide, you will help to maintain classroom environments that are developmentally appropriate and meet the needs of individual students, assist with executing individualized students plans, and provide Conscious Discipline curriculum support.
Hourly: Range is between $16.99-$19.50 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). [https://brightpointbenefits.com/]
Location: Mitzi Freidheim Child & Family Center [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7dcba3202109a1b2d2e2e6097d08d0e4749e78b5a8ae21b96262e6d10b364d95JmltdHM9MTc0MzQ2NTYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=1facdc66-b3c7-65ec-2de9-cdd8b2c064cb&psq=mitzi+freidheim+child+%26+family+center&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnJpZ2h0cG9pbnQub3JnL3Byb2dyYW0vbWl0emktZnJlaWRoZWltLWNoaWxkLWZhbWlseS1jZW50ZXIv&ntb=1]
Schedule: Full-time, hourly.
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Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service].
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Development. Experience working with children with disabilities and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, Inclusion Support Aide openings often reflect steady demand in schools and early childhood settings serving students with disabilities. These roles are competitive because employers may prefer candidates with direct disability-support experience, bilingual English-Spanish skills, and the required education; benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off can also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your diploma, 6 early childhood credits, and any relevant support experience before applying.