About Concordia Place

Since 1981, Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side — with centers in Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center, and Old Irving Park.

We believe opportunity should be broadly inclusive, and we build communities where all our neighbors gather, learn, and grow together.

At Concordia Place we say yes to families, removing barriers so a parent's income or zip code never limits a child's access to quality education. Every child is known as an individual, supported by low teacher-to-child ratios and NAEYC-accredited excellence. We celebrate the diversity our families bring, knowing our strength comes from the languages, backgrounds, and experiences of our communities.

We are a Place of Yes, a Place for All, a Place of Excellence, and a Place of One — all rooted in Faith in Action.

Join a team that lives these values everyday. We invest in our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, and a genuinely connected, vibrant workplace culture.

Overview:

The School-Age 365 Assistant Teacher will 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. Reports to the Assistant Director of Preschool & School-Age 365.

This position is employed by Concordia Place but will be working on-site at a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) location, following the CPS calendar. Work hours at other Concordia Place locations are available on days when CPS is closed.

Schedule: 2:30pm-6pm

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
• Ensure program and curriculum are whole-child focused and developmentally appropriate
• Plan and implement classroom activities (including daily/weekly plans and field trips), being mindful of children’s need for both relaxation and stimulation during afterschool and summer camp programs
• Facilitate a smooth transition for children and families moving from preschool to elementary school
• Maintain current knowledge in field
• Cultivate positive relationships with each child and child’s family and share information (through in-person communication, phone, email, and our communication app) to ensure each child’s success in the program
• Support planning of events and collaborating with Concordia teachers
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
• Maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping, including classroom documentation (attendance and meal counts) and children’s records
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and staff
• Act as the liaison between Concordia and our local schools by collaborating with school staff and maintaining supportive relationships
• 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
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director or Director
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: 30 total college credit hours with 6 credit hours in elementary education, child development, physical education, or other related fields, or Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Publisher)
• 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
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position requires the person to talk and hear, long periods of sitting, and computer and phone use; other activities while performing this job may require lifting up to 30-pounds
• 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.

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