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Teacher Assistant / Teacher Aide – Early Childhood Education

Alignstaffing
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teacher Assistants / Teacher Aides for full-time Early Childhood Education positions in the Chicago area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young children’s growth and development in a structured classroom environment.

If you are excited about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions

  • Participate in a team approach to planning and implementing classroom activities
  • Collaborate with Lead Teachers, teaching staff, family support personnel, and site supervisors to support classroom success
  • Assist with implementing the program’s Planned Language Approach to support dual language learners
  • Support teachers in guiding children toward achieving individual developmental goals
  • Observe and help assess children’s strengths and needs
  • Assist with classroom activities while ensuring appropriate child guidance, discipline, and ratios are maintained at all times
  • Provide active supervision to ensure children’s safety in the classroom, during transitions, on the playground, and during transportation (if applicable)
  • Ensure no child is left unattended or unsupervised

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or better
  • Experience in an early childhood setting preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Additional Requirements

  • Must meet all required background screening standards

About Us:

Established in 1998, Alignstaffing recognized the challenges in the education system and sought to connect highly skilled and passionate educators with institutions in need. Specializing in comprehensive staffing solutions, we address the dynamic needs of educational settings in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania regions. Our unique approach, embodied in the SMRT System, efficiently meets our clients' urgent substitute teacher requirements. Alignstaffing remains unwavering in our commitment to excellence, ensuring that the educators we connect with institutions share our passion for transformative and impactful learning experiences.

Benefits for Staffing Members:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Shift Work Opportunities – Choose your schedule.

Note: Alignstaffing is a staunch advocate for equal employment opportunities. We uphold a non-discriminatory hiring practice, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration, based purely on job-related factors.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.60 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral program

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18

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