Substitute Teacher

Concordia Place • Chicago, IL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place is seeking a Substitute Teacher to positively impact children's growth and teach a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum. Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant, mission-driven organization 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 hiring for this position at all four of our locations. This is an on-call position with the potential to work with all age groups (infants through school-age). In the substitute position, you will supervise and maintain the safety of the children, interact with and encourage children in activities, assist the teacher in planning activities, and nurture and care for the children.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
• Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient supervision skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift up to a 30-pound child

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

• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Floating Holiday
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral program
• Childcare tuition discount for employees
• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees