Assistant Teacher (EL FT)

Concordia Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Place in Chicago, IL seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to supervise and care for children, support teachers with planning activities, and foster a nurturing learning environment. The role emphasizes safety, family relationships, and participation in staff development opportunities.

The position requires 60 college credits with early childhood focus or CDA, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The site operates a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule at Concordia Place Milwaukee, Chicago, IL

Qualifications

• Minimum: 60 college credits with 6 related to early childhood education or CDA
• Preferred: AA in ECE or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Regularly stand, walk, handle or feel; lift up to 30 pounds
• Commitment to the mission and guiding principles of Concordia Place
• Faith-inspired organization; serves everyone regardless of religious beliefs or affiliation

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
• Interact with children and encourage activities, assist teacher in planning activities
• Nurture and care for the children
• Develop positive relationships with children and their families
• Attend staff meetings and in-service days; maintain professional competence
• Help maintain a safe, organized, attractive classroom environment
• Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Skills

Microsoft Office

Lifeskills

Education

60 college credits with 6 related to early childhood education or CDA

AA in ECE or higher

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Overview

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children, interact, initiate and encourage the children in activities, assist the teacher in planning activities, and nurture and care for the children.
• Site: Concordia Place Milwaukee. 3696 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
• Hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum: 60 college credits with 6 related to early childhood education or CDA
• Preferred: AA in ECE or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• 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
• A commitment to the mission and guiding principles of Concordia Place
• Be comfortable working for a faith-inspired organization; Concordia Place is a social service mission of Concordia Lutheran Church that serves everyone regardless of any religious beliefs or affiliation