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Posted: 05-Jan-22
Location: Chicago , Illinois
Type: Part Time
Preferred Education: Some College
Salary: $125 Per Day
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Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School ( www.bernardzell.org ) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21 st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.
The Position Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks an associate teacher for a long term substitute position to work with our early childhood classroom teachers. This relationship provides the associate teacher with hands-on experiences in teaching, curriculum planning, classroom management, documentation, and collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching, guiding, inspiring, and nurturing children in the early childhood program
- Assist in differentiating instruction for a wide range of students’ abilities and interests
- Support the Lead Teachers in the documentation of student learning and growth throughout the school year
- Assist with the preparation and/or organization of teaching materials
- Collaborate with Lead Teacher, Specials Teachers, and other Associate Teachers
- Supervise students at recess, lunch, and dropoff/pickup
- Speak professionally and respectfully with parents and caregivers
- Supporting before and/or after school supervision/programming
Requirements:
- College degree; degree in education preferred
- Experience working with children
- Energy and the desire to learn and explore with teachers and children
- Awareness of Reggio inspired/Constructivist philosophy and approach
- Awareness of early literacy and math instruction
- Ability to embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities; knowledge of iPads preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40 pound child.
- Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl.
- Comfort being part of a professional learning community
- Awareness of the cognitive, social, and emotional issues of early childhood age students
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
How to Apply
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org. As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a longstanding policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.