Paraprofessional — Early Childhood Special Education

Job overview

The Paraprofessional — Early Childhood Special Education role is onsite in Chicago, IL, at CYC Centro Nuestro Center. Pay is $18–$19 per hour. Chicago Youth Centers serves children and families, including preschool children with moderate to severe disabilities in its early childhood classrooms. The role helps maintain a well-organized classroom where children can participate in instruction and use available resources. Working with classroom personnel and the instructional team, the paraprofessional supports safety, teacher-designed instruction, disability-related needs, and communication with families and service providers.

What you'll do

• Help maintain an organized, smoothly functioning classroom
• interact with educators, therapists, family members, administrators, and paraprofessionals
• support children’s safety and well-being
• assist with classroom curriculum and teacher-designed instruction
• support children with disabilities in classroom activities
• assist with communication with families, CPS special educators, and Early Intervention providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paraprofessional

early childhood education

special education

chicago il

chicago youth centers

cyc centro nuestro center

$18–$19/hr

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

monday–friday

year-round position

head start

classroom support

travel to various sites

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 403(b)
• AFLAC coverage options
• pet insurance.

Why this role

Year-round teaching position; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with schedule varying by program needs; high school diploma or GED and at least one year working with children required; travel to various sites and monthly offsite training required.

About the employer

CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.