Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Round Lake, 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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Teacher Assistant

  • Beach Park, IL (11 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Beach Park, IL (11 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), or 60 college credit hours with a minimum of 15 semester hours including 6 semester hours in infant/toddler...

Assistant Teacher

  • Huntley, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntley, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Learning Tree in Huntley is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support our Toddler classroom! To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED...

Teacher Aide (AGE 0-3)

  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 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....

Long-Term Substitute SPED Resource Teaching Assistant - K-2

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 6 days ago

Long-Term Substitute SPED Resource Teaching Assistant - K-2 JobID: 5323 Position Type: Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Beach Elementary School,...

Teacher Aide - Laureate Day School - Arlington Heights

  • Arlington Heights, IL (17 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (17 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Metro Prep High School, Grade School and Laureate Day School have been educating and supporting students with special needs for over 25 years supported by FGC. Using a multidisciplinary approach,...

Bilingual Teacher Assistant (AGE 3-5)

  • Zion, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Zion, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 11 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...

Long-term Substitute LAB and Life Skills Class Teaching Assistant

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago

Long-term Substitute LAB and Life Skills Class Teaching Assistant JobID: 5316 Position Type: Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Murphy Elementary...

Long-Term Substitute SPED Teaching Assistant - K-2

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago

Long-Term Substitute SPED Teaching Assistant - K-2 JobID: 5317 Position Type: Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teaching Assistant Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Murphy Elementary School, Round Lake...

Lead Teacher

  • Algonquin, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 14 days ago

The Learning Tree of Algonquin is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teacher s to support the following age groups: Pre-K To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school...

Center Assistant Teacher

  • Kenosha, WI (24 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (24 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 15 days ago

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

Library Media Specialist

  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 15 days ago

High School Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: WHS - Brookside Campus Closing Date: 05/20/2025    Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool...

Paraprofessional / Instructional Assistant Job in Highland Park, IL

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Implements designated portions of lesson plans. Participates with students in classroom activities Implements behavior modification plans....

Instructional Assistant-Student Services

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

Instructional Assistant-Student Services JobID: 4819 Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Specialized Schools Date Available: August 11, 2025 Closing...

Instructional Assistant - EL

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

Instructional Assistant - EL JobID: 4817 Position Type: PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Rolling Meadows High School Date Available: August 11, 2025 Closing Date:...

Paraprofessional - Bilingual Tutor

  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Robert Abbott Middle School Closing Date: 04/21/2025 Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool...

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Salary for Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Round Lake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Teacher Aides and Assistantss in Round Lake, 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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