Floating Assistant Teacher: Ravenswood, Part-Time

Concordia Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Savings Plan (Employer

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Winter Holiday – 1 week

12 paid holidays per year

Floating Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral program

Childcare tuition discount for staff

Professional development resources

Job summary

Concordia Place in Chicago is seeking a part-time floating classroom assistant to supervise and support children across ages. You will partner with lead teachers to implement developmentally appropriate activities in a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires strong classroom skills, flexibility, and a commitment to our mission of inclusive, faith-informed child care. A minimum of 60 college credits with related ECE coursework or a CDA is required; AA in ECE or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
• Work with classroom staff to plan and implement activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Organize and lead activities to promote whole-child development
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to facilitate learning
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment
• Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
• Attend staff meetings and professional development days to maintain and improve professional competence
• Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
• Respect confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
• Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Be comfortable working for a faith-inf

Education

60 college credits in ECE or CDA

AA in ECE or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Description

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 Principles

• Faith in Action
• A Place of Yes
• A Place for All
• A Place of One
• A Place of Excellence

Overview

Supervise and maintain the safety of children; interact with, initiate, and encourage children in activities; assist the teacher in planning activities; and nurture and care for children. This is a floating position, working across different classrooms and age groups as needed.

We have 1 part time floating position open for our classroom. Part-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.

Available schedules:

• 7:00 am-10:00 am, Monday-Friday
• 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday

This position is located at Concordia on 4809 North Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640.

Requirements

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

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

Salary, Perks and Benefits

• Salary Range: $17.25 - $20 per hour

Concordia 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 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