EHS Teacher Assistant (Center)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Chicago,
• IL 60622Salary
• Range: $37,200.00 - $40,200.00 SalarySign-On Bonus upon hires $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days. Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities. The roles and responsibilities of the Toddler Teacher Assistant will promote early education to our most needed communities. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom. As part of the classroom team, the Assistant Teacher works with the team to effectively manage the classroom environment. Promotes recognition, acceptance, and positive interactions among children, families, and staff in the classroom. Completes and facilitates lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team. The full-time Toddler Teacher Assistant will be a position in partnership with Early Childhood Education directly impacting the West Town neighborhood. In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities for growth, and have a direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

Position Summary

The Toddler Teacher Assistant is responsible for partnering with the Lead Toddler Teacher to actively facilitate the education, care, and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards.

Travel

• No travel required; on-site work
• QualificationsPOSITION
• QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Illinois Gateways Infant Toddler credential level 3 Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect and
• Sex
• Offender background checks are mandatory
• TEAM
• MEMBER
• BENEFITS: Compensation of $37,200-$40,200 based on experience Work/life integration Generous paid time off (examples below for full-time employment) 12 accrued sick days per year 3 personal days Paid birthday off 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth In addition to the above paid holidays, paid week off between