Classroom Aide (Floater)

Chicago State University

$35,000 Annually

United States, Illinois, Chicago

9501 South King Drive (Show on map)

Nov 07, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	S25153P
Posting Date	11/06/2024
Closing Date
Title	Child Care Assistant
Working Title	Classroom Aide (Floater)
Salary Range	$35,000 Annually
Employee Class	Civil Service
Department	Office of the Dean of Education
Full-time/ Part-time	Full-time
Specialization
Hours Per Week	40
Standard Work Week	40
Job Summary	Under the direction of the Director the Classroom Aide works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator/Education Specialist and/or classroom teacher. To provide additional classroom support as follows:
Job Description	Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects. Move from classroom-to-classroom based on daily assignments to provide continuous support to classroom teaching staff. Assists in providing inclusion support for children with disablities and specail needs. Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed. Assume responsibility for the management of the classroom during the abamce of regular classroom teaching staff. Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities Develops strong partnerships with the families Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and team meetings. Assists the classroom teaching staff with supporting the inclusion of diverse learners in classroom routines and activities. Maintains reports on children's growth and development Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications	CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Assistant.
Preferred Qualifications	Child Development Associate Credential ( CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6. Two years of experience working with children birth - 6 years old Illinois Gateway Level 3 ECE credential
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Meet all University and DCFS hiring requirements, including background check and -Physical Examination Follow all DCFS licensing guidelines and all funding and accreditation standards Attend required training and professional development. Attain Illinois Gatewy Level 3 credential
Additional Applicant Information
Physical Requirement/ Demands	Must be able to physically interact with children, including talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment	Office/ childcare classroom settings.