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    EHS Teacher Assistant - Chicago, United States - Erie Neighborhood House

    Erie Neighborhood House
    Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, United States

    4 days ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionDescription:

    CBU STATUS: Union/Exempt

    OPEN DATE: IMMEDIATELY

    TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

    • Compensation of $37,200 - $40,200 salary
    • 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

    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 ToddlerTeacher Assistant to work in our NAEYC accredited Childcare Program.

    Basic Function:

    Reporting to the Lead Teacher, the Toddler Teacher Assistant's basic function is to be responsible for actively participating in the classroom team in the education care and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start standards.

    Position Responsibilities:

    · In collaboration with the classroom team, plans, prepares, and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom

    · Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children, families and staff in the classroom

    · Welcomes parents and children into the classroom and works to develop a positive relationship

    · Meets with the lead teacher monthly for supervision and support

    · Monitors overall health and safety of the children on a daily basis, and reports any signs of illness, injury, abuse or neglect to the lead teacher

    · Uses active supervision techniques to supervise children at all times

    · Enters documentation into My Teaching Strategies on a weekly basis

    · Completes daily health check forms

    · Completes daily meal sheets accurately

    · Participates in recruitment of children and families for Erie House programs

    · Acts as an ambassador for Erie Neighborhood House

    · With the classroom team, identifies children who may benefit from specialized services and assists in completion of referrals

    · Participates in quarterly team meetings with Family Advocate staff

    · Attends monthly all staff meetings, agency meetings, and in-service meetings as required

    · Maintains a current Illinois Gateways Registry membership

    · Maintains five hours of Gateways approved trainings per program year

    · Completes 20 hours of professional development training per program year

    · Responsible for the program complying with Erie, the Board of Education and all State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Act as a mandated reporter, as well as the American with Disabilities Act and Erie's Inclusion Policy

    · Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    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

    Position Requirements:

    · Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

    · Illinois Gateways Early Childhood Education credential level 4 (preschool) or Illinois Gateways Infant and Toddler credential level 4 (toddler)

    · Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred

    · Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

    · Physical constraints required include, but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds including evacuation of the building during emergencies.

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

    · Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable.

    · Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children's development and growth.

    · Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

    · Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie's application and employment status and 3 letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS forms, including a Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting and a Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check.

    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;

    UNITED WAY MEMBER

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