Preschool Teacher Assistant (Center)

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