Job Type: Full Time

Salary: 17.00/hour

Education: Associate degree in early childhood (Required)

Experience: 1 year of early childcare (Perferred but not required)

Language: Spanish (Required) English (Required)

We are currently seeking a passionate bilingual (English/Spanish) early childhood teaching assistant to be part of our team and nurture the lives of preschool children.

We are a small, independent preschool in Westchester, Illinois where we believe by providing quality early childhood education can build the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
• Passion to teach and care for preschool children.
• Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing a bilingual early childhood curriculum that supports the development of young children.
- Support classroom management by helping to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Utilize effective communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues in both English and Spanish.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher in planning and implementing educational activities that promote early childhood development.
- Assist in the supervision and care of children, ensuring their well-being and safety at all times.
- Utilize organizational skills to help maintain a structured and engaging learning environment.
- Implement behavior management strategies in accordance with the classroom guidelines.
- Support the lead teacher in assessing student progress and providing feedback to parents as needed.
- Assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom culture that values diversity and individual differences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Montessori

Ability to Relocate:

• Westchester, IL 60154: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person