Classroom Support Aide

Job Details

Description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

As the Classroom Support Aide, you will be responsible for assisting the Teacher or Lead Teacher in implementing classroom activities and providing physical care of the children to ensure that safety rules are observed and implemented.

Candidate Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with children and families strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
  
  

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.99-$20.39 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidates relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Location: 1701 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60636
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).