Teacher Aide (0 to 3 year old)

pstrongemBenefits of working with Chicago Commons:/em/strong/p ul listrongemSigning On Bonus for the month of September $750.00/em/strong/li listrongemLocated in accessible communities/em/strongem strong(Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park) /strong/em/li listrongemEmployer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance/em/strong/li listrongem403b Retirement Savings/em/strong/li listrongemGenerous Paid Time Off/em/strong/li listrongemFlexible Spending Accounts/em/strong/li listrongemChicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division./em/strong/li listrongemBreak out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our /em/strongstrongteachers!/strong/li listrongemPet Benefits/em/strong/li listrongemCredit Union Membership/em/strong/li listrongemLooking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support/em/strongem. strongStart your career with US and Grow with US!/strong/em/li listrongem7.5 hours day  /em/strong/li li pstrongTo learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:13a15a22-3cd1-43b8-a6d5-2ea673575f68" target="_blank" rel="noopener"HERE./a/strong/p /li /ul ul/ul pChicago Commons believes the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages a child's critical thinking and creativity. /p pOur early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. These neighborhoods are impacted by high rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources. /p pstrongPOSITION SUMMARY:/strong/p pThe teacher aide assists the classroom teaching team in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education. /p pstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p p(These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.)/p p• Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects./p p• Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed. /p p• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families/p p• Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities /p p• Develops strong partnerships with the families/p p• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities/p p• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly team meetings./p p• Assists with the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in depth studies and classroom explorations/p p• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development/p p• Performs other duties as assigned/p pstrongQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p p(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)/p pstrongEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:/strong/p pChild Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6. /p pstrongTECHNICAL SKILLS:/strong/p pWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system/p pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/p pCandidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. /p pstrongCOMPENSATION:/strong/p pAn attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience./p pTo learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click stronga href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:13a15a22-3cd1-43b8-a6d5-2ea673575f68" target="_blank" rel="noopener"HERE./a/strong/p p /p