Posted 7 days ago

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Company: Educare of West Chicago
Category: Professional Services

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

Educare of West Chicago is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their team. As part of the classroom educational team, and under the general direction of the Mentor Teacher, the Teacher Assistant helps plan and participates in classroom, playground, and field trip activities. These activities are designed to enhance all areas of each child’s development. The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements. Benefits are offered and pay is $16.57 to $20.17 an hour.
Some responsibilities are the following:

  • Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model of early learning programming; remain up to date in required curriculum training and any other training as assigned or required
  • Implement curriculum to support lesson planning
  • Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of Developmentally-Appropriate Practices and Child Development
  • Provide a dual language model within the classroom.
  • Provide learning experiences that support children’s executive functioning in literacy, language, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, social/emotional development, and suited to the needs of children.
  • Assist with the implementation of the program’s Curriculum for preschoolers in the classroom as well as other supplemental curriculums and strategies for instruction
  • Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of children with various mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
  • Support each child in developing an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and his/her role in the family and community.
  • With the Preschool Teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, selecting and arranging the environment and materials in the classroom
  • Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require flexibility to meet the needs of the children
  • Collect anecdotal notes and write observations per assessment procedure creating a documentation portfolio for each child in the classroom.
  • Assist with conducting both home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child’s individual development and progress
  • Participate in family-style meals; eating at the table with children to support them in developing self-help skills, making good nutritional choices, and engaging in social experiences.