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Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Chicago, ILAdministrationPosted Oct 20
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Posted
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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