After School Teacher/Assistant Director - Chicago Illinois

Company: Chicago State University
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Posting Details



Position Information




Posting Number
S24059P




Posting Date
02/15/2024




Closing Date





Title
After School Teacher/Assistant Director




Working Title
After School Teacher/Assistant Director




Salary Range
$28.62 per hour




Employee Class
Administrator




Department
Office of the Dean of Education




Full-time/ Part-time
Part-time




Specialization





Hours Per Week
20




Standard Work Week





Job Summary
The assistant director supports evening care students with school success, helps prepare early childhood students for school readiness, and assists the center director.







Job Description

• Open and close evening care program on time every evening during the program period
  
• Serve as a classroom floater when needed.
  
• Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observations for ages 6-12.
  
• Deliver dynamic daily curriculum to engage children ages 6-12 in academic and social character-building that expands school day learning in a meaningful way.
  
• Using your coursework training, model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play.
  
• Excellent communication skills with a varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel.
  
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children.
  
• Meets regularly with the Program Director regarding professional progress and team accountability.
  
• Completes all required training and professional development required for compliance with DCFS licensing and Head Start requirements.
  
• Maintains compliance with all DCFS licensing requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.
    
  • Professional Educator License (type 04) in Early Childhood
    
  • 18 hours in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
    
  • Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills.
    
  • Works well in a team environment
    
  • Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living.
    
  • Ability to meet state-specific requirements, CPR, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Background Checks.
    
  • Knowledge of Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold, desirable.
    
  • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, desirable.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    
    
    
    • Understanding of child development for children ages 3-12.
      
    • Pedagogical content knowledge for curricular areas for grades K-6th.
      
    • Ability to individualize instruction, guidance, and support for a variety of learners and ages.
      
    • Ability to meet state-specific requirements, CPR, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, etc.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Additional Applicant Information
      
      
      
      
      
      Physical Requirement/ Demands
      
      
      
      • Must be able to sit and kneel eye level to children when communicating with children.
        
      • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
        
        
        
        
        
        Work Environment
        Office/ childcare classroom settings.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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