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EHS Teacher Assistant (Center)

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

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#Paid Time Off#Child Care#Bilingual#Professional Development#Child Development#Lesson Plans#Background Checks#Cultural Competence#Classroom Management
#Early Childhood Education
#Health Insurance
#Team Collaboration
OtherOn Site0-2 yrs$37,200 - $40,200 / YEARPosted 6 months ago

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$37,200 - $40,200 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Toddler Teacher Assistant partners with the Lead Toddler Teacher to facilitate the education and care of children. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and managing the classroom environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and an Illinois Gateways Infant Toddler credential level 3. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, and background checks are mandatory.

associate degreeCommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCultural CompetenceClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningChild CareEarly Childhood EducationBilingual SpanishPositive InteractionsNAEYC StandardsHead Start Performance StandardsDCFS Licensing

Job description

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

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Support
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • 403b with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program
  • Employer-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

Erie Neighborhood House is a social services nonprofit in Chicago, and we offer the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families need to thrive. We empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities through programming and resources for children &...

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IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
HQChicago, IL
Founded1870

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  • Vacation: Year 1 = 8 days Year 2 = 13 days Year 3 + = 20 days Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible. Two weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for an eligible employee. Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave. Professional Development. Employer-sponsored learning and development programs. Paid day off annually for personal professional development. Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows. CPR and First Aid Training and 20 annual professional development training hours provided. Wellness support. Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care. 403b with employer match. Employee Assistance Program.
  • Union
  • Status: CBU/Exempt Sign on Incentive Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE! MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; UNITED WAY MEMBER
  • Market context

    Illinois teaching assistants remain in steady demand

    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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    $38,626 avg / yr

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    Typical range: $33,550–$39,541 based on 166 active listings in Illinois

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