Assistant Teacher: Infants Part-Time
About The Position
Concordia Place is a vibrant mission-driven organization founded in 1981, providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Their centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center, and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. Concordia Place aims to create involved communities where all neighbors can gather, learn, and grow, believing everyone deserves opportunity that is broadly inclusive. Their guiding principles include Faith in Action, A Place of Yes, A Place for All, A Place of One, and A Place of Excellence. This specific position is part-time for their infants classroom, with hours from 3-6pm, Monday through Friday, consistently working 5 days a week. The role is located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be available to consistently work part-time (5 days a week, Monday through Friday)
- Maintain compliance with DCFS licensing at all times
- Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team
- Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
Nice To Haves
- College credit hours in early childhood education, or child development preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
- Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
- Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
- Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
- Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
- Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings and in-service days provided by Concordia Place, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
- Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
- Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director
Benefits
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- 1 week paid winter holiday
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Floating Holidays
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral program
- Childcare tuition discount for employees
- Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
