Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

Concordia University Chicago; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan enrollment available for part-time employees

Potential tuition benefits

Job summary

A private educational institution in Oak Park seeks a part-time Teacher Assistant for its Early Childhood Education Center. The role includes fostering children's development, collaborating with lead teachers in curriculum implementation, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have strong administrative skills, excellent communication, and 1 year of relevant experience. A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Benefits vary by hours worked, with some tuition benefits available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an Early Childhood Education Center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
• Collaborates with head teacher to support curriculum.
• Prepares and assists with classroom activities.
• Maintains responsibility for health and safety of children.
• Promotes the Center's mission/vision statement.
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents and families.
• Serves as a center-wide substitute as needed.
• Assists with monitoring lab students and student teachers.
• Follows standards set by DCFS, NLSA, NAEYC.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education

Strong attention to detail

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Ability to work and cooperate with supervisory staff

Ability to review and apply conference concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the part-time (up to 20 hours), non-exempt position of Teacher Assistant in the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). This position reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center and is located in River Forest, IL.

The Teacher Assistant collaborates with the Lead Teacher to support the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and emotional development of the children in the Early Childhood Education Center through a nurturing, Christ-centered, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Responsibilities

• Fosters the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
• Collaborates with head teacher to support curriculum by implementing plans outlined by head teacher as directed
• Prepares and assists with the physical preparations and clean‑up of classroom activities as outlined in each classroom's list of duties
• Maintains responsibility for the health and safety of the children
• Promotes the Center's mission/vision statement
• Maintains appropriate contact with and provides support for parents and families
• Serves as a center-wide substitute as needed
• Assists with monitoring and supervising the work and attendance of lab students, observation/methods students, and student teachers as needed
• Follows standards set by DCFS (Department of Child and Family Services), NLSA (National Lutheran School Association), and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Skill Sets

• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented at conferences and/or professional literature

Minimum Experience Required

1 year of experience as an assistant teacher in an Early Childhood Education Center preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked per week:

• 20 Hours: Concordia retirement plan enrollment is available to part-time employees. Tuition benefits may also be available.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

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