Assistant Teacher: Toddlers Full-Time

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

6h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place, founded in 1981, is a vibrant mission-driven organization 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 that opportunity is best served when broadly inclusive. This is a full-time Assistant Teacher position for a toddlers classroom, with a shift from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. The position is located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
60 college credit hours, with 6 related to early childhood education
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient supervision skills

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 Short Term Disability
Employer paid Basic Life & ADD
Medical insurance with employer contribution
Voluntary Dental insurance
Voluntary Vision insurance
Voluntary Basic Life & ADD
Voluntary Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Aflac plans
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral program
Childcare tuition discount for employees
Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff