Hourly Pay Range:

 Position Highlights:

• Position: Teacher Assistant II
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 5:30PM
• Required Travel: no

What you will do:

• Manages arrival and dismissal of the children in the Montessori manner. 
• Maintains upkeep of the environment. 
• Makes Montessori materials under guidance of the supervising teacher. 
• Assists teacher during Montessori “work” time to guide children through “work”. 
• Organizes snack times, directs some group activities and assists with outdoor activities. 
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and participates in planning programs for Center. 
• Assists teachers at meal times. 
• Assists children/adults in toilet or diapering procedures.
• Assists Dietary Aide in distribution of food.
• Cleans tables, floors, and dishes according to City of Chicago and DCFS Standards.
• Teacher Assistant II’s will periodically be called upon to substitute for a Montessori Teacher or Teacher in their absence. In such instances, the Teacher Assistant II will be only be required to meet minimal DCFS Standards for classroom management and functionality. Teacher Assistant II’s will not be held responsible for Montessori Classroom functions. Teacher Assistant II’s , when substituting, for Montessori Teachers or Teachers will supervise Teacher Assistant III’s in maintaining DCFS Standards.

What you will need:

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Certification: Two years or 60 credit hours of college coursework, 6 credit hours of which are in Child Development OR one year experience in a child care facility with 30 hours college coursework, 6 credit hours of which are in Child Development.
• Experience: Experience in day care or Montessori child care/pre-school preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Organizational ability, sound judgment, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to plan and implement classroom programs to achieve institutional goals.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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