Assistant Teacher: Toddlers Part-Time at Concordia Place

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Why Join Concordia Place?Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!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. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.Our Guiding PrinciplesFaith in ActionA Place of YesA Place for AllA Place of OneA Place of ExcellenceOverviewThis is a part-time position for our toddlers classroom. The hours are 11am-6pm Monday-Friday. Part-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. This position is located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.Requirements:QualificationsREQUIRED: High school diploma or GED (college credit hours in early childhood education, or child development preferred)REQUIRED: This person must be available to consistently work part-time (5 days a week, Monday through Friday)Maintain compliance with DCFS licensing at all timesDemonstrate success in working as a member of a teamEffective and strong communication skills (orally and written)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 childResponsibilitiesSupervise and maintain safety of the children at all timesWork with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculumOrganize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child developmentAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interestsObserve each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learningProvide a variety of materials and resources for childrenSet up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of childrenDevelop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s dayAttend 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 competenceHelp maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory conditionRespect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachersOther duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site DirectorSalary, Perks and BenefitsSalary Range: $16.75 - $18.50 per hourConcordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place:403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)Vacation DaysSick Days1 week paid winter holiday12 paid holidays per yearFloating HolidaysEmployer Paid Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral programChildcare tuition discount for employeesQuarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff