Assistant Teacher: Preschool Part-Time

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for our preschool classroom, located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641. The shift is from 1-6pm, consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. 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. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. We are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow, believing everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.

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)
Regularly required to stand; walk; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift up to a 30 pound child

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