Program Aide

We are now hiring for a full-time Program Aide to join our Early Learning Team!

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $30,000 and $35,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher, Teacher, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
• Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
• Helps Lead Teacher and Teacher guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
• Assists in activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
• Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift a child up to 50lbs

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

ABOUT US:

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.