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Elementary / Lower School Assistant Teacher

Latin School of Chicago
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Details

Job Location

Latin Lower School - Chicago, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range

31,405.00 - $31,405.00 Salary

Job Category

Education

Description

Latin School of Chicago is seeking Assistant Teachers for grades Junior Kindergarten through Fourth grade for Fall 2025.

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

The Assistant Teacher program will be assigned a grade level from Junior Kindergarten to 4th grade. The goals are to provide each Assistant Teacher with an authentic teaching and learning experience under the supervision of lead teachers. The starting salary for this full-time position is $31,409, with additional stipends available. A high-quality employee-only benefits package is included.

What you'll do as Assistant Teacher :

  • Assist the lead teacher in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
  • Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children
  • Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
  • Depending upon your interest and skills, and in collaboration with the lead teacher you may also have opportunities to :

Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum

  • Assist in instructing students as directed by lead teacher
  • Assist in grading papers and student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher
  • Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume as part of your application

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree is required (does not necessarily need to be in Education)
  • Demonstrated interest in teaching
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students and fellow faculty
  • Dedicated to your personal learning and professional development
  • Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and stressful situations
  • Positive, enthusiastic outlook
  • Works well as a team member, able to share feedback and communicate clearly
  • Able to independently manage, monitor and safely transition a group of 20 - 25 students.
  • Ability to reliably attend to and support students and teachers throughout the day.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Able to stand and walk for long periods at a time
  • Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
  • Able to lift and move up to 20 lbs
  • Able to speak clearly so listeners can understand; able to understand others
  • Able to see details of people and objects more than a few feet away
  • Able to complete fine motor tasks neatly
  • Able to type a minimum of 60 WPM
  • Latin School embraces the diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

    Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume as part of your application.

    Salary : $31,405

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