Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher/After School Assistant

Prizmah•Chicago, IL

9d•$32,950 - $42,253•Onsite

About The Position

Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the role of JK Assistant/BZ Beyond After School Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning.

Requirements

High School Diploma or higher
At least two (2) years of teacher experience
Energy and the desire to learn and explore with teachers and children
Ability to embrace technology
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum
Awareness of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community
Comfort being part of a professional learning community
Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child.
Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, or crawl.

Responsibilities

Set up lunch and supervise rest time
Assist with the preparation and/or organization of teaching materials and supporting student learning
Support outdoor exploration time
Provide break time for Lead Teachers
Plan and facilitate explorations/activities both in the classroom and outside for after-school care and day-off camps
Responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children ages 4-12
Communicate regularly with the Auxiliary Program Manager
Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms
Work collectively with other BZ Beyond staff members