Chicago State UniversityCollege or university · Chicago, IL · 31 open roles
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Chicago, ILAdministrationPosted Oct 20
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- Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- Entry-level
About this role
- Collaborate with the lead teacher as a co-teaching team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning activities for children ages 3 years to 5 years.
- Support the delivery of high-quality early care and learning experiences that promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive,
- language, and physical development.
- Assist in observing children and documenting developmental progress to support ongoing assessments and child development screenings.
- Contribute to the implementation and completion of required child development screenings and assessments in collaboration with the teaching team.
- Foster warm, responsive relationships with children through nurturing interactions, positive guidance, and active supervision.
- Assist with daily classroom routines including meals, toileting, tooth brushing napping, and transitions while promoting children’s independence and well-being.
- Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports active learning and exploration.
- Ensure all classroom practices comply with licensing regulations, program funding requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Support family engagement by participating in activities such as parent conferences, home visits, and family events.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with families, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to support children’s learning and development and a positive program environment.
- Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and activities that reflect the planned curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with team members and program staff to maintain consistent classroom practices and a positive learning environment.
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities to enhance early childhood teaching practices.
- Follow program policies and procedures related to health, safety, supervision, and child protection and employee standard of conduct.
- Temporarily serve as team lead in absence of the lead twacher.
- Other duties as assigned an appropriate to the overall success of the program.
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