Early Childhood Education Center Teacher Assistant- Skokie Student Employee, #2229

Skokie, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

The Early Childhood Education Center Teacher Assistant student employee will provide support for the Early Childhood Center. They will take care of all meals preparation laundry and support the classroom by doing tasks given by the manager and classroom teacher. This person will also help in the classroom during meal times and prepare the classrooms for naptime. This person may also cover the nap room during the teachers breaks.

Campus Location: Skokie

Length of Employment:

Spring 2026 with opportunity to renew

Can a student do homework in this position

Rarely

Hours available:

Monday- Friday: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

Schedule Flexibility:

Student schedule will fluctuate based on what assignments are accepted/refused. Once accepted students are expected to follow through with their determined schedule with minimal adjustments.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:

- Complete mandatory training in Food Handler training (CD)

- Complete training on the position with the ECE Center manager (CD PF)

- Assist the teachers in the classroom with playground when needed (CM EI TW)

- Assist with room coverage when needed for short amounts of time (CM EI TW)

- Responsible for receiving catered food making sure food meets temperature and quality requirements (CT)

- Responsible for getting meals ready for the classrooms meals (CT)

- Responsible for preparing and monitoring allergy sensitive children meals (EI CT)

- Responsible for kitchen cleanup including washing dishes in the dishwasher (CT)

- Responsible for keeping the laundry done for the center (CT)

- Assist with nap time coverage while teachers take their lunch breaks (CM CT EI)

- Responsible for restocking items and letting manager know when times are low (CM TW CT)

- Perform some office duties including filing and typing during down time (TC PF CD)

Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order they include:

1. Career and Self- Development (CD)

2. Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies please visit:

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Other Abilities):

- Must be enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.

-Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.

- Must be eligible to work in the United States.

- Able to multi task and priorities task.

- Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.

- Friendly flexible organized courteous and punctuality a must.

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong detail orientation preferred.

- Must be comfortable around children.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Application Process:

Employees working in the ECE Center require a completed medical form including results from a TB test and immunizations a background check and fingerprinting and additional DCFS forms before they start.

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please contact Monique Hudson at with any questions.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Overview: The Early Childhood Education Center Teacher Assistant student employee will provide support for the Early Childhood Center. They will take care of all meals preparation laundry and support the classroom by doing tasks given by the manager and classroom teacher. This person will also help ...