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🚩 Starting Rate: $20 - $21 /hour based on experience 🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School ___, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Instructional Aide to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction! If you thrive in a goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, possess a strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, a passion for supporting at-risk students, and you're looking for a career with genuine purpose — We Should Talk! 📲 As an Instructional Aide, you will provide individualized support and supervision to assigned High School students while assisting the classroom team in delivering effective instruction. Working closely with students to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), you will support learning both in the classroom and in community-based settings through a combination of group and one-on-one instruction. ‖ Responsibilities Include: • Assisting classroom teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations for student learning and behavior., • Implementing both on-site and community-based instructional and behavioral support strategies aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals., • Instructing and monitoring students during lessons to support consistent and effective learning, while adapting instructional strategies to meet individual needs and reinforce key academic skills., • Encouraging student engagement and tracking academic progress, while regularly communicating with the classroom teacher about observed successes, challenges, and any necessary interventions., • Managing student behavior using proactive strategies aligned with the Ombudsman philosophy, applying consistent expectations and collaborating with the classroom team for a unified approach., • Supporting students facing academic challenges by offering encouragement and guidance, and by helping them build skills across community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social domains., • Completing timely and accurate documentation of student behavior and progress, reporting observations to appropriate team members and offering informed recommendations as needed., • Assisting with the preparation of daily activity logs, behavioral reports, and other documentation to ensure continuity of care and compliance with program requirements., • Communicating clearly and consistently with students, staff, supervisors, and parents to share relevant information about student progress, in collaboration with classroom teachers and school leadership., • Maintaining strict confidentiality of student information and records, upholding all relevant legal and organizational privacy standards., • Participating actively in accreditation and quality assurance efforts to ensure that the site meets or exceeds established performance expectations., • Engaging in school-wide meetings, student/parent conferences, and advisory sessions as requested, contributing to a collaborative and supportive school culture., • Responding positively to both formal and informal feedback as part of an ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence in student support., • High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test., • Associate degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred., • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, education assistant or similar credential., • Prior experience working with high school students, preferably in an alternative and/or special education program setting., • Highly skilled in working with individuals with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders and/or challenging behaviors., • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions., • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals., • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability., • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment. ______ is a division of ___, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives! 💻 Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below: At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education! ‖ Perks and Benefits Include: • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, • FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions, • FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line, • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance, • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, • Personal Protection Insurance Plans, • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program, • Legal Services Insurance, • Pet Health Insurance, • Accrual-based Paid Time Off, • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule, • Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy, • 401k Retirement Saving Plan, • Perks at Work Employee Discount Program, • Opportunities for Growth & Development Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential! Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose. Copyright © 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ___ company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status. Education Required • High School or better in Diploma or EquivalentPreferred, • Alternative Education, • High School Education, • Student Engagement, • Performance Motivation, • Individualized Education Programs (IEP), • Crisis Intervention, • Behavioral Support, • Student Coaching/Mentorship, • Working With At-Risk Students, • Personalized Instruction, • Classroom Management, • Teamwork, • Communication, • Interpersonal Skills, • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year! Step into full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Don’t wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education. In this essential Teacher Aide position, you will be a key support figure in the classroom, assisting with instructional preparation, student supervision during various activities, and contributing to overall classroom management. Responsibilities: • Assisting licensed staff in the classroom, • Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP), • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, • Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented, • Provide support for students in crisis, • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed, • Celebrate the students you’re working with, • Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.) Required Qualifications: • 60 credits, Associates Degree, obtained a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment, or ParaPro/Praxis Exam, • 1+ years experience in childcare/education, • Applicants must have professional proficiency in English, • US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time. Physical Requirements: • Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day, • Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response), • Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred Qualifications: • Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional (PARA) endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), • Previous experience working in special education, • Behavioral Technician or PCA experience, • Crisis prevention (CPI) training, • CPR certification Salary Pay: $20 per hour, paid weekly Schedule: Minimum two days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Benefits: • Weekly Direct Deposit, • Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria. Why Zen Zen Educate makes your job search simple and transparent. We match you with schools that fit your goals and provide ongoing support, from your first chat to your first day in the classroom, so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference for students. About Zen Zen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities. Ref: CHI-NHQ-TA-November2025-103

Support Staff/Instructional Aide.Alsip, Hazelgreen & Oak Lawn School District 126.The instructional aide is responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them ach

Job Description You can make a difference in the lives of young people as a Special Education Teacher for Thresholds High School! An Illinois State Board of Education certified therapeutic day school, Thresholds High School serves students ages 16 to 21 years old with ongoing serious mental health needs. Operating year-round, the school provides a distinct combination of flexibility and support to help students achieve both their high school diploma and their transition goals. Students also benefit from the Young Adult Program’s rich therapeutic supports that address anxiety, frustration, school refusal, and other issues that derailed their academic success in other schools. As the lead teacher in the classroom, you will educate a class of up to 8 students. You will develop a course of study according to curriculum guidelines of the school district and state requirements. These lesson plans will be tailored for three or more levels of academic ability and previous achievement, and in alignment with the students’ IEPs. You will supervise the students in the classroom and instruct the class each day with the assistance of a teacher’s aide. You will monitor and grade student performance, supporting the youth in their academic achievement, graduating, and preparing for their next steps. Documentation is also key, so you will conduct standardized tests in accordance with district policies and state laws as well as keep records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best student care. Because students come from a multitude of suburban and Chicago home districts, Thresholds High School works closely with these school districts and the Young Adult Program treatment team. Opportunities for training and professional development will deepen your knowledge and expand your skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. To succeed in this role, you need: • Passion for mental health advocacy, • Effective communication and relationship-building skills, • Patience and willingness to meet youth where they’re at, • Good writing skills and attention to detail, • Previous experience working with high school aged children dealing with mental illness, • Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education is required. Master’s degree preferred., • No after school or weekend responsibilities, • Competitive pay - Base Salary: $63,200 - 73,000 annually, • Commensurate with education and experience, • Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation), • Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans, • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match, • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month), • Robust employee assistance program (EAP) One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. #LI-JK1

Job Description Join Our Team as a One-to-One Aide at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Do you hold a bachelor's degree, speak Ukrainian fluently, and have a passion for making a direct impact on a student's educational journey? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment? If so, the One-to-One Instructional Aide position at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, IL, may be the perfect fit for you. At O-School, we provide extraordinary educational and therapeutic services to students aged 8-22, many of whom face emotional disabilities or are on the autism spectrum. As a One-to-One Aide, you'll have the opportunity to support students' academic and social-emotional growth in a nurturing, child-centered environment. Why Work With Us A Collaborative Environment At O-School, we value teamwork. As a One-to-One Aide, you will work alongside an incredible team of educators, clinicians, and administrators to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. We are committed to a strength-based approach to education, where each student is empowered to succeed. Competitive Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package from Day 1, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Up to 7 weeks of paid school breaks annually, • Paid personal (6 days), sick (10 days), and holiday (11 days) leave, • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, • 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, • FSA, HSA, employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Work-Life Balance Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8:15 am - 4:30 pm) with a shortened academic day in the summer and time off in July and August. Responsibilities As a One-to-One Instructional Aide, your primary role is to provide individualized support to students with emotional disabilities and/or autism. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting Instruction: Assist with lesson plans under the guidance of the Special Education teacher, adjusting strategies to meet the student's needs, • Promoting Engagement: Help create a positive, engaging, and self-motivating classroom environment that encourages social interaction, • Tracking Progress: Monitor and maintain records to support students' IEPs, ensuring accurate documentation, • Collaboration: Work closely with the teaching team, clinicians, and administrators to support students' academic and emotional progress Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (preferably in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field), • Fluency in Ukrainian (required), • Illinois State Certification, Type 39 (or willingness to obtain within 90 days), • Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and/or Autism (preferred), • Strong commitment to empowering students and families, • Flexibility and a passion for innovative approaches to education Mental and Physical Demands • Mental: Ability to plan and implement lesson plans for students with emotional challenges, manage behaviors, and develop clear, accurate reports, • Physical: Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and occasionally move light items. Must be able to supervise students inside and outside the classroom Ready to Make a Difference? If you are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential in a supportive and rewarding environment-and you speak Ukrainian fluently-we encourage you to apply for the One-to-One Aide position. Join a team where your work truly matters, and you can make a lasting impact in the lives of students. Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to meeting you! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Join Our Team as a One-to-One Aide at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School! Do you hold a bachelor's degree and have a passion for making a direct impact on a student's educational journey? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment? If so, the One-to-One Aide position at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, IL, may be the perfect fit for you! At O-School, we provide extraordinary educational and therapeutic services to students aged 8-22, many of whom face emotional disabilities or are on the autism spectrum. As a One-to-One Aide, you'll have the opportunity to support students' academic and social-emotional growth in a nurturing, child-centered environment. Why Work With Us?A Collaborative Environment At O-School, we value teamwork. As a One-to-One Aide, you will work alongside an incredible team of educators, clinicians, and administrators to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. We are committed to a strength-based approach to education, where each student is empowered to succeed. Competitive Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package from Day 1, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Up to 7 weeks of paid school breaks annually * Paid personal (6 days), sick (10 days), and holiday (11 days) leave * Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance * Company-paid life and AD&D insurance * 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option * FSA, HSA, employee assistance program, 529 college savings program * Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Work-Life Balance Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8:15 am - 4:30 pm) with a shortened academic day in the summer and time off in July and August. Responsibilities As a One-to-One Aide, your primary role is to provide individualized support to students with emotional disabilities and/or autism. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting Instruction: Assist with lesson plans under the guidance of the Special Education teacher, adjusting strategies to meet the student's needs. * Promoting Engagement: Help create a positive, engaging, and self-motivating classroom environment that encourages social interaction. * Tracking Progress: Monitor and maintain records to support students' IEPs, ensuring accurate documentation. * Collaboration: Work closely with the teaching team, clinicians, and administrators to support students' academic and emotional progress. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree is required (preferably in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field). * Illinois State Certification, Type 39 (or the willingness to obtain within 90 days). * Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and/or Autism (preferred). * Strong commitment to empowering students and families. * Flexibility and a passion for innovative approaches to education. Mental and Physical Demands * Mental: Ability to plan and implement lesson plans for students with emotional challenges, manage behaviors, and develop clear, accurate reports. * Physical: Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and occasionally move light items. Must be able to supervise students inside and outside the classroom. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential in a supportive and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for the One-to-One Aide position. Join a team where your work truly matters, and you can make a lasting impact in the lives of students. Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to meeting you! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently looking to fill a teacher role at our HACC Family Center in Chicago. SALARY: • Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Lead Teacher, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families., • Assumes responsibility for classroom in lead teacher’s absence., • Participates in childcare and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops., • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring., • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners., • Guide and facilitate activities of the children. Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times., • Attend all mandated trainings. Set and achieve professional development goals. Share resources with other staff members as appropriate. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways., • Aid in the maintenance of ongoing, high-quality documentation of school readiness skills. Maintain Interrater Reliability through Teaching Strategies Gold., • Participates in the planning and implementation of education home visits and parent teacher conferences as needed., • Help ensure accurate teacher and child files as required by licensing agents, Early Childhood requirements and Metropolitan Family Services., • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log if applicable., • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff., • Develops and maintains effective supportive relationships with parents, children and staff., • Participates in promoting the development of children by contributing to weekly lesson planning using Creative Curriculum including individualization for all children, including monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs., • Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children., • Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe., • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised., • Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct., • Ensures agency’s fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures., • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment., • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Report within set time frames., • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment., • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups., • Infant Toddler CDA-child development associates' certification required., • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development from an accredited college or university preferred. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here! Some highlights include: • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Job Description If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are now hiring for a full-time Floater teacher (Ages 0-3) to join our Early Learning team at our Chicago location. SALARY: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for supporting a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher’s, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families, • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring, • Guide and facilitate activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times., • Attend all mandated trainings. Set and achieve professional development goals. Share resources with other staff members as appropriate. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways, • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to maintain ongoing, high-quality documentation of school readiness skills. Maintain Interrater Reliability, • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to communication with families through monthly newsletters and family conference forms, • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach which is specifically designed to support dual language learners, • Schedule and conduct education home visits with teaching staff to discuss individual development and progress, assist parents in developing educational goals for their child, • Maintain accurate teacher and child files, • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log if applicable, • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff., • Builds and ensures positive and on-going relationships with parents, volunteers, and other staff members, • Works with site supervisor and family support worker to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities., • Conducts and/or oversees screening of all children within prescribed time frames using the developmental, social emotional and other prescribed screenings tools., • Ensures the curriculum is used to fidelity and that submission of weekly lesson plans including individualization for all children, including: monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs., • Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children., • Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe., • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised., • Provides home visiting services to ensure that services to families are maintained in the event that there is a need for home visiting support., • Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct., • Ensures agency’s fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures., • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment., • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Reports within set time frames., • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment., • Experience in supporting the social and emotional development of children. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here! Some highlights include: • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Job Description Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment. We are now hiring for full-time Early Learning Lead Teacher (Ages 0-3) to join our Chicago Early Learning Team! $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ($1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 after 6 months of employment). SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Ensures timely completion of monthly job targets., • Responsible for supporting a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher’s Assistant, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families., • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring., • Guide and facilitate activities of the children. Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline, proper ratios, and use of active supervision., • Attend all mandated trainings. Set and achieve professional development goals. Share resources with other staff members as appropriate. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to maintain ongoing, high- quality documentation of school readiness skills. Maintain Interrater Reliability., • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to communication with families through monthly newsletters and family conference forms., • Schedule and conduct education home visits with teaching staff to discuss individual development and progress, assist parents in developing educational goals for their child., • Maintain accurate teacher and child files., • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log., • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff., • Builds and ensures positive and on-going relationships with parents, volunteers, and other staff members., • Tracks and provides support to teaching staff for ongoing observation and documentation process by teaching staff of the Teaching Strategies Gold portfolios., • Works effectively with diverse staff and service population. Works with site supervisor and family support worker to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities., • Ensures the submission of weekly lesson plans including individualization for all children, including: monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs., • Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe., • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of Head Start children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised., • Provide site management in the absence of site supervisor., • Serve as agency representative during DCFS visits in the absence of site supervisor., • Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct., • Ensures agency’s Head Start fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures., • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual Head Start self-assessment., • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s PIR within set time frames., • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment., • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education from an accredited college or university., • OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Must be able to lift a child up to 50lbs. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here! Some highlights include: • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Job DescriptionFull job description Duties of the Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide include: Helping the teachers plan and implement classroom activities • Preparing by becoming familiar with course texts and materials, • Taking on duties as assigned by classroom teachers and administrative staff, • Working one on one with individual students as assigned by the classroom teachers, • Assist teachers by providing some secretarial assistance (e.g. making copies, typing necessary teacher generated classroom materials, etc.), • Base all decision-making on what is best for students what lends the greatest integrity to the academic program and what supports the school’s values-based philosophy., • Seek out knowledge to improve teaching skills: read educational journals, learn about content area subject matter; probe more deeply into the programs being used in the classroom and school. Learn about and reflect on Lasallian pedagogy and implement it in the classroom., • Use “good judgment” in all cases taking ownership for professional behavior and accept correction from the principal and/or administrative team when they deem it necessary., • Be obsessed about holding self and students to high expectations., • Be relentless in ensuring the students that you teach achieve academic success., • Believes and accepts the responsibility that you are the primary driver for your students’ academic success., • Nurture an environment that is studious, quiet when appropriate, disciplined, focused and on task., • Establish and follow through on classroom routines and procedures., • Share thoughts, inspiration and business with colleagues especially grade or department level team., • Keep self and space neat and clean and dress professionally., • Address conflict as soon as it arises with another staff member appropriately and not in front of children; use good communication skills to address issues privately, respectfully, professionally and quickly., • Work independently without having to be “watched” and communicate and strengthen grade or departmental team relationships by working collaboratively and in a way that fosters individual accountability for each person., • Teach students social graces (e.g. “yes” instead of “uh-huh”, “no” instead of “uh-uh”, “please”, “thank you”, “may I”) that will empower them to interact with any person in a mature and socially accepted manner.Shift time:8 AM to 4 PMRequirements:This position requires ISBE Paraprofessional Certification

Job Description If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently searching for a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher to join our DuPage office in our Preschool for All programs in Wheaton! SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $55,000 and $57,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Salary for 43-week programs will be pro-rated. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for supporting a team approach to planning and implementing program activities., • Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher’s, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families., • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring., • Guide and facilitate activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times., • Attend all mandated trainings., • Set and achieve professional development goals. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways., • Share resources with other staff members as appropriate., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to maintain ongoing, high quality documentation of school readiness skills and maintain interrater reliability., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to communication with families through monthly newsletters and family conference forms., • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach which is specifically designed to support dual language learners., • Schedule and conduct education home visits with teaching staff to discuss individual development and progress, assist parents in developing educational goals for their child., • Maintain accurate teacher and child files., • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log if applicable, • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff., • Builds and ensures positive and on-going relationships with parents, volunteers, and other staff members., • Works with site supervisor and family support worker to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities., • Conducts and/or oversees screening of all children within prescribed time frames using the developmental, social emotional and other prescribed screenings tools., • Ensures the curriculum is used to fidelity and that submission of weekly lesson plans including individualization for all children, including monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs., • Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children., • Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe., • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised., • Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct., • Ensures agency’s fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures., • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment., • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Reports within set time frames., • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment., • Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for preschool by developing their literacy awareness and their approaches to learning., • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for infants and toddlers., • Support the social and emotional development of children., • Encourage the involvement of the families of the children in a Early Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families., • Demonstrated ability to work in teams., • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a complex environment., • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups., • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or education from an accredited college or university required., • Lead Teacher working with children ages 3-5: PEL or a Gateways ECE level 5 Credential while working towards receiving PEL required. Some highlights include: • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment

Job Description Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment. We are now hiring for full-time Early Learning Floater Teacher to join our Chicago Early Learning Team! $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ($1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 after 6 months of employment). SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $40,000 and $45,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for supporting a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher’s, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families., • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring., • Guide and facilitate activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times., • Attend all mandated trainings. Set and achieve professional development goals. Share resources with other staff members as appropriate. All professional development to be tracked in Gateways., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to maintain ongoing, high-quality documentation of school readiness skills. Maintain Interrater Reliability., • Use Teaching Strategies Gold to communication with families through monthly newsletters and family conference forms., • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach which is specifically designed to support dual language learners and their families., • Schedule and conduct education home visits with teaching staff to discuss individual development and progress, assist parents in developing educational goals for their child., • Maintain accurate teacher and child files., • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log if applicable., • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff., • Builds and ensures positive and on-going relationships with parents, volunteers, and other staff members., • Works with site supervisor and family support worker to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities., • Conducts and/or oversees screening of all children within prescribed time frames using the developmental, social emotional and other prescribed screenings tools., • Ensures the curriculum is used to fidelity and that submission of weekly lesson plans including individualization for all children, including: monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs., • Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children., • Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe., • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised., • Provides home visiting services to ensure that services to families are maintained in the event that there is a need for home visiting support., • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment., • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment., • Associate’s in Early Childhood Education or related field with 21 credit hours in Early Childhood Education., • Bachelor’s in Early Childhood or related field with 21 credit hours in Early Childhood preferred. Some highlights include: • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.

Job DescriptionFull job description Duties of the Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide include: Helping the teachers plan and implement classroom activities • Preparing by becoming familiar with course texts and materials, • Taking on duties as assigned by classroom teachers and administrative staff, • Working one on one with individual students as assigned by the classroom teachers, • Assist teachers by providing some secretarial assistance (e.g. making copies, typing necessary teacher generated classroom materials, etc.), • Base all decision-making on what is best for students what lends the greatest integrity to the academic program and what supports the school’s values-based philosophy., • Seek out knowledge to improve teaching skills: read educational journals, learn about content area subject matter; probe more deeply into the programs being used in the classroom and school. Learn about and reflect on Lasallian pedagogy and implement it in the classroom., • Use “good judgment” in all cases taking ownership for professional behavior and accept correction from the principal and/or administrative team when they deem it necessary., • Be obsessed about holding self and students to high expectations., • Be relentless in ensuring the students that you teach achieve academic success., • Believes and accepts the responsibility that you are the primary driver for your students’ academic success., • Nurture an environment that is studious, quiet when appropriate, disciplined, focused and on task., • Establish and follow through on classroom routines and procedures., • Share thoughts, inspiration and business with colleagues especially grade or department level team., • Keep self and space neat and clean and dress professionally., • Address conflict as soon as it arises with another staff member appropriately and not in front of children; use good communication skills to address issues privately, respectfully, professionally and quickly., • Work independently without having to be “watched” and communicate and strengthen grade or departmental team relationships by working collaboratively and in a way that fosters individual accountability for each person., • Teach students social graces (e.g. “yes” instead of “uh-huh”, “no” instead of “uh-uh”, “please”, “thank you”, “may I”) that will empower them to interact with any person in a mature and socially accepted manner.Shift time:8 AM to 4 PMRequirements:This position requires ISBE Paraprofessional Certification

Job Description The Green Bean Day School & Nursery is a nurturing, eco-friendly environment for children aged six-weeks to five-years. We are proud to offer high-quality child care and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators. The Green Bean is based on the acclaimed Reggio Emilia Approach with an educational philosophy based on fostering children’s interests. We are a year-round program and are open between the hours of 6:45 a.m -6:15 p.m. Responsibilities * Professional Conduct * Arrive to work when scheduled, be punctual and give ample notice for absences * Have the ability to open/close your classroom, as well as the center if needed * Maintain respectful working relationships and work collaboratively with other teachers, staff and directors * Maintain confidentiality concerning children * Complete tasks in a timely manner * Have the ability to problem solve and maintain composure under new or stressful circumstances * Maintain an overall positive attitude when presented with challenges (i.e. in front of coworkers, parents, and children) * Working with Children * Present a friendly, warm demeanor and engage with children in an inviting manner, including hugs, tone of voice and eye contact * Provide a variety of age-appropriate experiences that help children develop an emerging sense of self-awareness while also applying knowledge of child development in planning activities, setting up classroom environments and interactions * Use positive approaches to help children control impulses and fears and adhere to the Green Bean’s discipline policy which incorporates redirection as the primary discipline strategy. Never use corporal punishment, theats, derogatory remarks, or withholding of food as a means of managing behavior * Encourage self help and independence in developmentally appropriate situations * Facilitate positive interactions and friendships among children and model pro-social language and behavior by interacting in a respectful manner with staff and children * Work with each child at their developmental level * Classroom Responsibilities * Be prepared to step in to lead the classroom with help from other staff on occasions when the lead teacher is absent * Support lead teacher in providing high-quality care including changing diapers, following hand washing procedures for staff and children, participate in family style dining, and monitor the safety and well-being of each child * Follow the daily classroom schedule laid out by the lead teacher that includes choice time, circle time, gross motor sessions, and art/sensory activities * Aide lead teacher in completing blogs, investigation templates, and portfolios when needed * Support lead teacher in conducting regular documentation to be used to inform lesson planning as well as for display, both inside and outside of the classroom (photos, children’s work, quotes, observations, teacher reflection, etc) * Exhibit proper sanitation behaviors, such as washing hands after diapering or wiping noses, sanitizing tables and surfaces and sweeping floors after meals * Supervise all children at all times by sight and sound and include roster check after transitions * Participate in fire/tornado drills, and be aware of emergency evacuation plan * Check to make sure playground is free from hazardous objects and gates are closed and locked * Keep classroom reasonably clean and uncluttered * Have basic knowledge of NAEYC Standards and how they relate to curriculum, assessment, developmentally appropriate practice, parent communication, and safety * Have basic knowledge of DCFS Licensing Standards as it relates to teacher-child ratios, health & safety, sick policy, diaper changing policy, sanitation, and nutrition * Have the ability to implement best practice in order to meet and exceed Licensing Standards * Complete accident reports, incident reports and other paperwork in a timely manner - have parents fill out medication consent forms as needed * Working with Parents * Seek partnerships with parents while maintaining respectful rapport * Listen and respond respectfully to parents and remain tactful when discussing children - confidentiality must be practiced when discussing other children. * Regularly communicate with parents verbally and in writing as needed and remain available and approachable with parents * Working with School Staff * Be open to constructive feedback * Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers, TAs, Floaters, and Directors * Incorporates suggestions from Teachers and Directors in your daily work * Maintain respectful relationships with all staff and students * Show capability in helping train new staff * Professional Development & School Culture * Attend Professional Development Day and other trainings offered * Participate in professional development hours (a minimum of 15 hours per year is required by DCFS) * Participate in annual Back-to-School Night and other family events * Contribute to a healthy school culture * Offer constructive feedback and show support to fellow teachers when troubleshooting * Express interest and offer support in the activities of other classrooms * Actively work to create a healthy and positive classroom and center environment Qualifications Section 407.150 Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-Age Assistants a) Early childhood assistants shall meet the requirements of Section 407.100, with the exception of subsection (b). b) Early childhood and school-age assistants shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED). c) Early childhood assistants shall work under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher or school-age worker and shall not assume full responsibility for a group of children, except as allowed by Section 407.190(e)(2). d) School-age assistants shall work under the direct supervision of a school-age worker and shall not assume full responsibility for a group of children, except as allowed by Section 407.90(e)(2). * Meets all DCFS licensing requirements including a physical examination which provides evidence that staff are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties. * Receipt of the flu shot, Tdap and MMR immunizations * Three (3) written character references * Complete a background check and fingerprinting * Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice * Maintain valid first aid and CPR certification * Must be available to work between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. General Requirements for Personnel, per DCFS Guidelines a) Staff shall be able to demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include: 1. Emotional maturity when working with children;, 2. Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program;, 3. Respect for children and adults;, 4. Flexibility, understanding and patience;, 5. Physical and mental health that do not interfere with childcare responsibilities;, 6. Good personal hygiene;, 7. Frequent interaction with children;, 8. Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children;, 9. Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities; 10. Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques; and, 11. Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities. b) Child care staff shall generally demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care including: 1. Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs; and, 2. Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet children’s basic needs. c) Child care staff shall be willing to participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to specific needs of children served.

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