Lead Teacher: Birth-Three

Description

Why Join Concordia Place? 
Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you! 

Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive. 

Our Guiding Principles 

• Faith in Action 

• A Place of Yes 

• A Place for All 

• A Place of One 

• A Place of Excellence 

Lead Teacher: Birth-Three
This position is responsible for the birth-threes classroom, which follows continuity of care (starts with infants and transitions upwards in age until 3 years old). This position is located at Concordia Place on Whipple - 3300 N. Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60618. The Teacher prepares lesson plans, prepares a warm and safe environment for the children, establishes strong communications with parents, and supports team development.  Full-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 40 hours total per week. 

Qualifications 

• MUST HAVE: Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent 

• MUST HAVE: Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler credential level 5 

• 3-5 years of experience in an early learning program 

• 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. 

Responsibilities 

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times 

• Ensure lesson plans are developmentally appropriate 

• Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development 

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests 

• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning 

• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children 

• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children 

• Develop positive relationships with each child and child's family and share information about the child's day 

• Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child's growth and development (Early Learning and Preschool only) 

• 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 

• Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition 

• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers 

• Other duties assigned by Assistant Director, or Program Director 

Salary, Perks and Benefits 

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.00 per hour 

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place (PLEASE NOTE: employees must work 30 hours or more per week for eligibility): 

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match) 

• Vacation Days 

• Sick Days 

• 1 week paid winter holiday 

• 2 floating holidays 

• Medical insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• Long-term disability insurance 

• 12 holidays off per year 

• Employee Referral program 

• Childcare tuition discount for employees 

• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff 

Qualifications

Salary : $19 - $26