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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Kensington School is a full day private preschool with childcare for infants through pre-kindergarten aged children. With over 55 years of Early Childhood Education knowledge, our schools are created to give every child the very best first school experience. Kensington School is seeking experienced Early Childhood Teachers and Teacher Assistants to join our teaching staff. We are a growing company and love to promote from within therefore we consistently have space for like-minded educators to join our team! We recognize our faculty is made up of unique individuals, all of whom have strengths to offer our children. At Kensington School, you will have opportunities to share your passion, whether that be sports, science, arts or math- or something else! As a rapidly expanding company, we invite you to grow with us as we provide an exceptional preschool experience for every child. With new locations opening each year, the sky is the limit for career growth with Kensington School. We have a Career Coach on staff to assist you in making a career in Early Childhood Education. Join our team of qualified and experienced professionals as we deliver the best in early childhood. To be considered for a position, applicants must: Have experience with children ages 0-5 Love being with young children! Have open availability to work a Full-Time schedule. This is a 12 month position. Meet DCFS position requirements Must have experience in an early childhood classroom and/or completed coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field Lead Teachers earn an hourly rate of $21 to $23. Teacher Assistants earn an hourly rate of $18. Full time employees have access to a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid CPR/First Aid training. Check out our website for a complete listing of all Kensington School locations www.kensingtonschool.com