Summary

The British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an international school based in Chicago, currently catering to children from 15 months to 11 years of age.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and qualified individuals in the following role: Early Childhood Classroom Floater to work in a classrooms with some of our youngest students (15 Months to 3 years).

The hours for this position are flexible between 9:00am - 6:00pm and would require help with running our After Care program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
• A minimum of 1 year experience of working in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center is required.
• Basic computer and technology skills preferred, though training in specific programs can be provided.

Personal Qualities

• Have a passion for working with children.
• Be patient, have a positive attitude and have the ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Be punctual and have the ability to manage own time effectively.
• Must maintain personal qualities and ‘General Requirements for All Staff’ as required by Section 407.100 of the Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.

Teaching and Learning

• Help to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment.
• Assist Early Childhood Teacher and Assistant Director to prepare learning resources.
• Provide children with self-care support skills, language and social development skills, supervise as well as monitor children.
• Work with students individually or in small groups.
• Liaise with Early Childhood Teacher and Assistant Director regarding students’ progress and behavior, including assessment of progress and achievement.
• Help to maintain all classroom, hallway, and front reception displays and parent information boards.
• Attend professional development and training sessions.
• Enforce school rules and policies.
• Must believe in and act in accordance with our school’s mission and vision statements.

For further information about our school or Pre-Nursery Program, please visit our website at www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/chicago/lincoln-park

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60642 (Required)

Work Location: In person