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

School-Age 365 Teacher
This position is responsible for their School-Age 365 classroom. The School-Age 365 Teacher prepares lesson plans, prepares a warm and safe environment for the children, establishes strong communications with parents, and supports team development. Reports to the Assistant Director of Preschool & School-Age 365.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
• Ensure program and curriculum are whole-child focused and developmentally appropriate
• Plan and implement classroom activities (including daily/weekly plans and field trips), being mindful of children’s need for both relaxation and stimulation during afterschool and summer camp programs
• Facilitate a smooth transition for children and families moving from preschool to elementary school
• Maintain current knowledge in field
• Cultivate positive relationships with each child and child’s family and share information (through in-person communication, phone, email, and Procare) to ensure each child’s success in the program
• Support planning of events and collaborating with Concordia teachers
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
• Support recruitment of prospective families, including but not limited to communicating and answering questions, giving tours, program marketing, and open houses or other events for prospective families
• Lead classroom operations within budget, full enrollment, and appropriate staffing
• Maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping, including classroom documentation (attendance and meal counts) and children’s records
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and staff
• Act as the liaison between Concordia and our local schools by collaborating with school staff and maintaining supportive relationships
• 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
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director or Director

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher, with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education, or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in an early learning, preschool, or school-age 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.

Salary, Perks and Benefits

• Salary Range: $38,480 - $49,400 annually
• Signing bonus of $750!

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
• Concordia Place will cover the cost of your physical exam through Physicians Immediate Care. Coverage only extends to those physical exam items which are required by DCFS and/or funders for our child care centers

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