Preschool Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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 services 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 Preschool Assistant Teacher will promote early education to our most needed communities.

• The Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom
• As the part of the classroom team, the Preschool 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 Preschool Assistant Teacher 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, opportunity for growth, and have 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 Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for partnering with the Lead Preschool 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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
• Illinois Gateways ECE credential level 4
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect and Sex Offender background checks mandatory

• AA in ECE (Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Must obtain an Illinois Gateway ECE credential level 4 within 6 months of Employment
• Experience working in licensed day care center
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Physical constraints required include but are not limited to: the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, for purposes such as lifting a hurt child or lifting a child for the safety evacuation of the building during emergencies.
• Must be able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable.
• Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children's development and growth.
• Ability to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie’s application and employment status. Must provide three letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS licensing forms, including a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a child abuse and neglect background check

Union / Non Exempt

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $21.00 - $21.98 / hour 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 Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• 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 eligible employees
• 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
• Sign On Bonus upon hire $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days.

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 [email protected].

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