Top 57 Classroom aide Jobs in Lake Forest, Il

Early Head Start Teacher
START EARLY —Waukegan, IL
- $51,257 - $53,871 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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1:1 Health Instructional Aide
Sunset Ridge School District #29 —Northfield, IL
- $35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Inclusion Aide
START EARLY —Beach Park, IL
- $17.95 - $20.67 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Special Education Paraprofessional (Autism)
PACTT Learning Center —Chicago, IL
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Teaching Assistant/Student Services Instructional Aide
Sunset Ridge School District #29 —Northfield, IL
- From $25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- English
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Instructional Aide
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education —Fox Lake, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Preschool Aide - Kinderhaven Preschool Academy
City of Lake Forest, IL —Lake Forest, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Aide (K-2)
St. Norbert School —Northbrook, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
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Part-Time Special Education Aide (Paraprofessional) - Teacher's Aide - St. Norbert School - Vic. 1
St. Norbert School —Northbrook, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
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Special Education Associate / Teacher Aide
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- $19.15 - $24.18 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Special Education Associate / Teacher Aide (ILS / SOAR)
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- $19.15 - $23.55 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Special Education Instructional Aide 2026-2027
Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 —Lincolnshire, IL
- $17.96 - $18.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Preschool Aide - Saint Mary School - Vicariate I
St. Mary School —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $15.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
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7d
2026-2027 1:1 Aide
The Cove School —Northbrook, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Part-time - Teacher's Aide NE - Queen of All Saints - Chicago - VIC II
Queen of All Saints School —Chicago, IL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Elementary school
- Entry level
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5d
Student Aide (Work Study) - Early Childhood Laboratory School
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
(3) Intensive Special Education Paraprofessional (ISA)
Barrington 220 School District —Barrington, IL
- $22.63 - $23.53 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
Pre-K to Kindergarten Teacher's Aide - St. Raymond - Vic. I
St. Raymond School —Mount Prospect, IL
- $15.50 - $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Math
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Teachers Aide
Montini Catholic Schools —McHenry, IL
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
Teachers Aide
SS Peter and Paul School —Cary, IL
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children

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Early Head Start Teacher

START EARLY -
Waukegan, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,257 - $53,871 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Parental leave

Qualifications

Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Classroom experience
Working with families
Classroom Teaching
Experience working with families with children
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Description:

We are hiring in Waukegan, IL.

Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do!

The Early Head Start Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create comprehensive and engaging lesson plans grounded in research-based practices for 0-3 year olds. Your creativity will shine as you tailor individualized lesson plans that cater to the unique needs of each child, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate setting. You will manage daily classroom activities, bringing excitement and energy to every learning

As a part of the Waukegan Teaching Team you will;

Classroom Environment: Create a vibrant classroom environment based on ITERS guidelines and integrate CLASS concepts into daily teacher child interactions and routines, aligning with the IELDS/Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
Lesson Planning: Plan and implement lesson plans using researched-based Creative Curriculum with clear goals, objectives, experiences, and outcomes for children, integrating health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement.
Tailor Learning: Complete required documentation, use child assessments, screening results and observation data to design developmentally appropriate experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for every child.
Create Lasting Connections: Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits each year, building strong relationships and partnerships with families to support children’s growth. Participate in Family Child Reviews.
Inclusive Practices: Adhere to Individualized Education Programs and Family Service Plans, providing tailored support for every child as directed by Lead Teacher, Education Managers or Consultants.
Champion Diversity: Incorporate children’s interests, cultures, and school readiness goals into individualized and group learning opportunities, celebrating the richness of our community.
Ensure Safety: Adhere to state licensing standards, Head Start guidelines, and ISBE regulations by implementing active supervision strategies to ensure the safety of all children, guaranteeing that no child is ever left alone or unattended. Implement positive discipline guidance in the classroom to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages positive interactions.
Monitor Progress: Observe and document each child’s health, skills, and development, facilitating curriculum planning sessions to set clear learning goals based on your findings. Monitor child education binders and ensure all confidential information is protected. Maintain Education binders.
Collaborative Team Environment: Share best practices and work together with Lead Teacher and Teacher Aide to uphold the organization’s core values. This entails keeping the classroom environment, ensuring organization, and addressing the diaper or potty-training requirements of the children, as necessary.
Stay Compliant: Adhere to all Early Head Start/Prevention Initiative regulations, DCFS State licensing Standards, Standards of Conduct and Start Early philosophy, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. Manage responsibilities about daily attendance, parent sign-in and complete meal participation reports.
Recruitment Efforts: Take part in recruitment activities to maintain full enrollment in the program, engaging with families in the community to spread awareness about the benefits of our program offerings.
Training and Professional Development: Take part in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting children’s school readiness goals. This includes ongoing reflective supervision, all staff meetings, pre-service training and other required training sessions during professional development days.
Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to all relevant regulations and agency policies.

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), OR Sixty (60) college credit hours with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours (6 semester hours of which are in infant/toddler development.
Illinois Gateways Infant/Toddler Credential Level 3, Food Handler Certification, First Aid and CPR preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience in an early childhood setting, ideally with knowledge of Head Start/Preschool for All programs.
Preferred knowledge Creative Curriculum, Coaching to Fidelity, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ITERS/ECERS and CLASS and Child Developmentally screening and assessment tools.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

We recognize that few candidates might meet every single piece of knowledge, experience, or education listed here. Research shows that women and people of color, among many other historically excluded groups, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Start Early is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your qualifications don’t perfectly align with everything in the job description, we still encourage you to apply!

Base Annual Salary: $51,257.00 - $53,871.00

We believe that all employees should be paid fairly. As of the time of this posting, this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, as well as business needs and limitations.

Our generous benefits plan includes:

Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

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