Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher/After School Assistant in Chicago, Illinois at Prizmah

Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the role of JK Assistant/BZ Beyond After School Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

JK Assistant Role

● Set up lunch and supervise rest time

● Assist with the preparation and/or organization of teaching materials and supporting student learning

● Support outdoor exploration time

● Provide break time for Lead Teachers

BZ Beyond Assistant Role

• Plan and facilitate explorations/activities both in the classroom and outside for after-school care and day-off camps
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children ages 4-12
• Communicate regularly with the Auxiliary Program Manager
• Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms
• Work collectively with other BZ Beyond staff members

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

● High School Diploma or higher

● At least two (2) years of teacher experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Energy and the desire to learn and explore with teachers and children

● Ability to embrace technology

● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum

● Awareness of child development and developmentally appropriate practice

● Excellent communication and organizational skills

● Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community

● Comfort being part of a professional learning community

● Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child.
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, or crawl.

Compensation: Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. Salary is based on an established step scale and factors in years of experience and level of educational degree.

Benefits: The position is eligible for benefits. Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees. Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Transportation & Parking benefit
• Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Paid Parental & Adoption leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition Remission
• Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session
• 403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with competitive matching

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: employment @bernardzell.org

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.

Bernard Zell recruits, hires, and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities, or any other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.