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Teaching Assistant

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

Jan 02, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	TEACHING ASSISTANT
Position Number	8100236
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	PRESCHOOL
Location Code	PRESCHOOL (04740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Assists lead teacher(s) in three classrooms all aspects of programming for children two to five years of age. Responsible for the safety and well-being of children in the program. Provides a safe, warm, nurturing and challenging environment where children are free to explore, learn and grow. Establishes positive, supportive and respectful relationships with children and their parents as well as with colleagues. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and/or development as well as one year of experience working with young children.
Qualifications	Undergraduate degree with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education. Minimum of one year experience working in a group setting with young children.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Must meet DCFS requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher
Computer Skills	Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Open Date	01/02/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$22.44hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$20.50/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34391