Teacher Aide

4 months ago

Chicago, United States Erie Neighborhood House Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

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.

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a Teacher Aide (toddler room) to work in our NAEYC accredited Childcare Program.

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:

Reporting to the Site Director, the basic function of the Teacher Aide is to maintain the safety and well-being of children in their care.

· Implement the Early Head Start/Prevention Initiative curriculum

· Implement developmentally appropriate practice

· Act as part of a team in creating an environment where children can learn

· Act as part of a team in creating and implementing group and individual lesson plans

· Serve as the primary caregiver for an assigned group of children

· Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times using active supervision

· Assist classroom staff with supervising and implementing classroom activities for children

· Assist with recording observations, writing individual child lesson plans, maintaining up-to-date documentation in Salesforce, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and child education files

· Take proper care of classroom equipment and supplies and reports all repairs as needed and maintains an inventory

· Research new ideas, methods, resources, and materials for lesson plans

· Promote an atmosphere of team work where staff, parents and children interact positively with each other

· Participate in recruitment of families for Erie programs

· Act as an ambassador for Erie Neighborhood House

· Participate in required agency meetings and in-service training

· Maintain Gateways registry membership

· Participate in 20 hours of professional development each program year

· Maintain 5 hours Gateways approved training each program year

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma, CDA Preferred

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

· Must obtain Gateways Infant and Toddler credential level 5 by 2024

· Must be able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time

· Experience in caring for infants and toddlers preferred

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Compensation of $15.79-$16.00 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 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
    • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
  • 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
    • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union Status: Union/Exempt


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;

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