Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Gurnee, IL

Teacher Aides and Assistants play a crucial role in elementary education by providing support to teachers in managing classroom activities and enhancing the learning experience of students. These professionals assist in preparing instructional materials, supervising students in and outside the classroom, participating in parent-teacher meetings, and helping with administrative tasks. They may also provide individual attention to students who need extra help with their studies, monitor students' behavior, and assist teachers in grading assignments. Some Teacher Aides and Assistants may be specialized in working with students with special needs, aiding them in daily activities and following specified learning plans.

Important skills for Teacher Aides and Assistants include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to assist with teaching and learning processes. They should also have basic computer skills for managing digital classroom tools. While no specific certifications are typically required, a paraprofessional certification or some college-level education in a related field are often preferred by employers. Prior to becoming a Teacher Aide or Assistant, individuals may have held positions such as a childcare worker, preschool aide, learning support assistant, or even a student teacher during their education training.

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Teaching Assistant

  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Diamond Lake School Date Available: ASAP District:   Diamond Lake School District 76    Teaching...

Homebound Tutor-All Levels of High School Math

  • Highland Park, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Home Bound Tutor Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: Deerfield High School & Highland Park High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title:...

Instructional Assistant-Student Services (Grant)

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Instructional Assistant-Student Services (Grant) JobID: 4770 Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Specialized Schools Date Available: March 14, 2025...

Instructional Assistant-EL (Grant)

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Instructional Assistant-EL (Grant) JobID: 4768 Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Specialized Schools Date Available: March 14, 2025 Closing Date:...

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Glencoe / Am Shalom (PT) - Fall 2025

  • Glencoe, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glencoe, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten or licensed day care program, from birth to age six preferred....

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aid Needed Near Deerfield, IL

  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 3 days ago

planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials....

Long-Term Substitute 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 1st Grade

  • Round Lake, IL (8 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL (8 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Long-Term Substitute 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 1st Grade JobID: 5257 Position Type: Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Beach Elementary School, Round Lake Beach, IL Date Available:...

Child Care Assistant Teacher

  • Lake Zurich, IL (12 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (12 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics....

General Education Teacher Assistant

  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: General Education Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Community Consolidated School District 21 Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year    Wheeling CCSD21...

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Mt. Pleasant

  • Mount Pleasant, WI (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, WI (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers....

Community Education Paraprofessional Educator Instructor

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Community Education Paraprofessional Educator Instructor JobID: 4763 Position Type: COMMUNITY EDUCATION Date Posted: 2/26/2025 Location: Forest View Educational Center Date Available: March 2025...

Teacher Aide (AGE 0-3)

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Must Haves: HS Diploma or GED 6+ semester hours of Child Development coursework OR non-expired CDA Certification 1+ years of experience working in an early childhood or childcare program....

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Arlington Heights

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Full-time positions are available with preschoolers....

Bilingual Teacher Assistant (AGE 3-5)

  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Must Haves: Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field OR Sixty (60) college credit hours with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours (6 semester...

Library Media Specialist

  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Library Media Specialist JobID: 3358 Position Type: Elementary/Middle School Date Posted: 2/3/2025 Location: Beulah Park Elementary School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title:...

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Highest Education Level

Teacher Aides and Assistantss in Gurnee, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.9%
Master's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
7.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%


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