Cunningham Children's Home is currently hiring for a full-time Assistant Teacher / Paraprofessional to assist with teaching in the Urbana, IL area. This school position earns a competitive wage of $17 - $28/hour, depending on education and experience.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our Assistant Teachers / Paraprofessionals the following benefits:
So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!
DAY-TO-DAY
As an Assistant Teacher / Paraprofessional, you play a critical role in providing high-quality education to our students. Each morning, you arrive and prepare the classroom for an exciting day of fun and learning. You greet each student with warmth and kindness, helping them feel at home. You then spend your day working under the direction of the teacher to plan, coordinate, and implement the assigned classroom program. Always eager to help, you take cues from the teacher and step in wherever you're needed. You love teaching, and get great fulfillment in seeing the students at our school thrive!
ABOUT CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOME
Founded in 1895, we are a nonprofit child welfare and educational services agency that provides caring support and therapeutic intervention to children, youth, adults, and families each year. We do this through our comprehensive programs, from residential treatment and special education to community-based services. At our core, we are about creating options and opening doors for those we serve. It's important to us that we offer a place that feels like home, so those in our care can learn, succeed, and grow. Hope begins here!
Our team truly makes a difference and impacts the lives of others. We endeavor to care for our employees just as well as our clients. With employee health and wellness as a priority, we offer fantastic benefits which include our popular "Love Yourself" employee wellness program. We pride ourselves on being a healthy, caring, and tight-knit workplace!
OUR IDEAL ASSISTANT TEACHER / PARAPROFESSIONAL
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REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is preferred but not required. One year or more of experience working in a school setting along with a paraprofessional (ISBE) license would be a plus. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our school team!
Location: 61802