Teacher Assistant

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $47,089 per year. The position supports Casa Central’s Early Learning Academy, which provides early childhood education services for children from birth to age five and their families. The assistant supports developmentally appropriate learning, classroom supervision, and children’s individual needs in collaboration with lead teachers, families, and other professionals. The role contributes to children’s readiness for kindergarten and beyond through learning activities, observation, documentation, and a safe, supportive classroom environment.

What you'll do

• Assist with lesson planning and learning activities
• collaborate on developmental and social-emotional screenings
• document observations and progress
• supervise children and support daily routines, meals, and rest periods
• communicate with families
• prepare classroom materials
• maintain classroom organization
• complete attendance, observation, portfolio, and incident documentation
• follow Early/Head Start standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

casa central

early childhood education

head start

classroom support

child development

lesson planning

family engagement

chicago il

$47,089/year

developmental screening

classroom supervision

gateways level 4

spanish preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Gateways Level 4 credential for Teacher Assistant 1, or a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Gateways Level 4 credential for Teacher Assistant 2. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

About the employer

Casa Central is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.