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Head Start Assistant Teacher

Ascension·Broadview, Illinois

$19 - $26/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

Assist in planning and implementing daily activities aligned with student abilities and individual educational plans. Support school inclusion efforts and foster students' independence in communication and social-emotional growth.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Bellwood,
  • IL
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Child
  • Development
  • Center
  • Specialty:
  • Child
  • Development
  • Center
  • Schedule: Day shift | PRN | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Salary: $19.22 - $26.01 per hour
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Do
  • Instructional
  • Support &
  • Adaptation: Assist in planning and implementing daily activities that align with student abilities, interests, and individual educational plans.
  • Inclusion &
  • Specialized
  • Curriculum: Supports school inclusion efforts and assist students in alternate school settings.
  • Skill
  • Enhancement: Identify and create targeted opportunities to boost student skills, specifically encouraging independence in communication and social-emotional growth.
  • Professional
  • Leadership &
  • Motivation: Display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Education: High School diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences Experience working in a preschool, Head Start, or other educational setting with young children is required Must be at least 19 years old, hold at minimum a high school diploma/GED plus Preschool Child Development Associate Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with 2-4 years of experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree. Candidates must be at least 19 years old and hold a Preschool Child Development Associate certification.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Student Motivation
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Instructional Support
  • Inclusion Support
  • Social-Emotional Growth
  • Preschool Education

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $26/hr
Location
Broadview, Illinois
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 16, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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