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Position is located at Paulo Freire Center 1653 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
This position is eligible for a $750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
Benefits of working with Chicago Commons:
- Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
- 403b Retirement & Savings
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
- Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers
- Pet Benefits
- Credit Union Membership
- Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US
- 7.5 hours day
To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click HERE.
At Chicago Commons, we believe the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages a child's critical thinking and creativity.
Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. High rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources impact these neighborhoods.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The assistant teacher assists the lead teacher in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.)
· Partners with the lead teacher to develop a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
· Assists lead teacher in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
· Supervises and interacts with all children's activities.
· Develops strong partnerships with the families.
· Assumes responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
· Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conference assessment reviews, as needed.
· Participates in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings, as needed.
· Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities.
· Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program.
· Maintains reports on children's growth and development.
· Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service training, and weekly team meetings.
· Assists with implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or 30 college credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development; at least one year of experience in an early learning setting preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Candidates must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and are frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
COMPENSATION:
An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click HERE.
