Assistant Teacher: Preschool Part-Time

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place, founded in 1981, is a 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. The organization is united by its mission 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 is a part-time position for a preschool classroom, with shifts available from 7am-1pm or 1-6pm. The role requires consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, and is located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641. Joining Concordia Place offers the opportunity to positively impact children's growth, teach a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum, and work with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas.

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
Regularly required to walk
Regularly required to handle, or feel
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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