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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ). What is the highest level of education attained? GED High School Diploma Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree PHD How many years of experience do you have in this type of position? 0-1 1-3 3-5 5-7 7 What is your Illionis Gateway ECE Credentiall Level? Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 or 6 I do not have IL Gateway Credential ECE Do you agree to a criminal background check? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume References Optional Documents Cover Letter Transcripts