Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL is calling all energetic go-getters to apply to join our school team as a full-time Para-Educator / Teaching Assistant!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are an educational services company that strives to make a difference in our community. We pay our Para-Educators / Teaching Assistants a competitive wage of $17 - $28/hour, depending on education and experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 10 paid holidays, paid leave, a retirement plan with up to 6% company match, and an awesome wellness program. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

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!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you caring and kind? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you positive and upbeat? Do you work well as part of a team? If so, please consider applying for this school position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A PARA-EDUCATOR / TEACHING ASSISTANT

As a Para-Educator / Teaching Assistant, 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 providing fantastic education, and get great fulfillment in seeing the students thrive!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 21+ years of age
• Willingness to comply with our company policy regarding background checks and drug screening

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 can meet these requirements and perform this school job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 61802