What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Teacher Assistant position at Concordia University, Chicago?
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the part-time, temporary position of Summer Teacher Assistant. This position reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center and is located in River Forest, IL.
The Summer Teacher Assistant works with the Lead Teacher to provide for the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and emotional development of the children in the Early Childhood Education Center through a nurturing, Christ-centered and developmentally appropriate environment. The anticipated dates for this position are from 5/5/2025 to 8/8/2025.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Provides for the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- Collaborates with the lead teacher to support SCALE curriculum by implementing plans outlined by the lead teacher
- Prepares and engages in the physical preparations and clean-up of classroom activities
- Monitors and maintains responsibility for the health and safety of the children
- Monitors small groups and/or free choice play time
- Helps monitor and supervise the work and attendance of lab students, observation/methods students, and student teachers
- Follows standards set by DCFS (Department of Child and Family Services, NLSA (National Lutheran School Association), and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Promotes the ECEC's Mission and Vision, and follows guidelines as outlined in the ECEC Staff Handbook and CUC Employee Handbook
- Serves as a substitute teacher center-wide if qualified
- Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Skill Sets:
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
- Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels
- Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented at conferences and/or professional literature
Minimum Experience Required:
1 year of experience as a teacher assistant in an Early Childhood Education Center is preferred
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Application Information:
Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.
About Concordia University Chicago:
Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.
Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
