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Preschool Aide - Saint Mary School - Vicariate I

Archdiocese of Chicago·Buffalo Grove, Illinois

$15 - $17/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 7 days ago
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The preschool aide will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out daily lessons and supporting students' intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development. The role involves fostering a positive and supportive environment for students, families, and staff.

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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.

Saint Mary School has been providing excellent academic experiences and religious formation to the children of the northwest suburbs since 1855. Saint Mary School is searching for a full-time Preschool classroom aide to join this tradition of excellence. We are looking for a candidate who supports the values of Catholic education and is focused on educating the whole child– intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Candidates must love working with children and strive to always do what is best for students. Willingness to work as a member of a team, and dedication to life-long learning and professional growth are essential traits of candidates.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Ability to establish a positive relationship with students, families, and staff to foster a welcoming and supportive school environment
  • Willingness to assist the classroom teacher in carrying out lessons and supporting students

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a preschool or daycare setting
  • CPR trained
  • First Aid trained

The Archdiocese of Chicago 0ffers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here [https://www.archchicago.org/documents/70111/4987905/Benefits+Summary/ddf8b594-5996-42a7-931a-e10f178df11e].

This position has an hourly range of $15.00 - $16.50. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education values. Preferred qualifications include experience in a preschool or daycare setting, as well as current CPR and First Aid certifications.

  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • CPR
  • Relationship building
  • First aid
  • Professional growth
  • Child development
  • Student support
  • Classroom assistance
  • Lesson support

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefit programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$15 - $17/hr
Location
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
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Hiring organization

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than...

Salary listed on 85 jobs
IndustryReligious Institutions
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Preschool aide roles stay locally competitive

In Illinois, preschool aide openings are often driven by steady demand for early childhood support staff in school-based settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for a bachelor’s degree, alignment with Catholic education values, and prior preschool or daycare experience, with CPR and First Aid often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and prepare examples of working with young children.

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