Preschool Teacher

Loyola University Preschool is seeking an experienced teacher for one of our Preschool classrooms. We are a small, private center on the Loyola Campus in Rogers Park serving both Loyola faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. We are committed to best practices in early childhood and strive to meet every child’s individual needs. Our enrolled families reflect the diversity of our neighborhood and together form a kind group of engaged parents who enjoy coming together for potlucks and parent events. The Preschool is open year-round and has monthly in-service days throughout the year for trainings, staff meetings, classroom prep time, and teambuilding. Classrooms also have daily prep time for curriculum planning and team meetings when all staff are present.

Read more about our center here: www.luc.edu/preschool

We are looking for candidates who are:

• committed to the field of early childhood
• knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• detail-oriented and skilled at developing individual learning plans for an inclusive classroom
• experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
• skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
• dedicated to anti-bias education
• responsible & dependable

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to preschool-aged children
• Foster a nurturing and safe classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning
• Monitor and assess children's progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and share best practices in early childhood education
• Manage classroom behavior and promote positive social interactions among students

Education Requirements:

Minimum of an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum 2 years full-time teaching experience with children ages 3-5.

Position Schedule Details:

We are open from 7:45am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday, and 8:30am-4:30pm on professional development days. We value work-life balance and know that in taking care of ourselves it will translate to the health and wellbeing of our children and families. All staff members work 37.5 hours per week (8.5 hour day with a 1hr lunch break) and have generous vacation, sick, and personal days, which are covered by our floating teachers.

Salary & Benefits:

We will provide the right candidate with:

• Salary commensurate with experience ($20.50-$25.75/hr for Assistant Teachers, $48K-$60K for Lead Teachers)
• Excellent benefits courtesy of Loyola University. More information on benefits at Loyola is available here: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits.shtml

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yda5akm9 or email cover letter & resume to Joanna Burke at jburke9@luc.edu.

About Loyola University:

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University’s entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26