Preschool Teaching Assistant

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and collaborative Preschool Teaching Assistant to support our early childhood program. The Preschool Teaching Assistant works closely with the lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where young children feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Rooted in our Catholic identity and commitment to arts-integrated education, the Preschool Teaching Assistant plays an essential role in fostering children's social-emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual development. The ideal candidate understands the importance of play, exploration, creativity, and positive relationships in early childhood education.