About This Role
This paraprofessional role supports a smooth classroom environment for pre-school children with moderate to severe disabilities, ensuring they benefit from instructional programs and resources. The position suits someone who wants to make a positive impact on children's lives within the community.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning classroom environment in which all children can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials
- Engage in positive interaction with other members of the instructional team, including educators, therapists, family members, administrators, and other paraprofessionals
- Assist classroom personnel in assuring the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom
- Assist classroom personnel in implementing classroom curriculum in accordance with Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards or individual childcare program standards
- Implement teacher-designed instruction
- Assist classroom personnel in meeting the specific needs of children with disabilities included in the classroom activities
- Assist classroom personnel in communicating with parents, family members, and other program participants
- Assist classroom personnel in communicating with CPS special educators or Early Intervention providers
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience working with children
- Willingness to attend monthly training offsite
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Requires travel to various sites
- Available to work year-round, including summer months
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403B retirement plan
- AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances)
- Pet insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: 8:30a - 5:00p, Monday - Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs
- This is a year-round teaching position
About the Company
Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) serves over 3,000 children and families each year.