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Description

Baker Demonstration School, an independent progressive PK-8 school on Chicago’s North Shore, is seeking a  full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher for the 2022-23 school year.  Ideal candidates for this role are organized, creative, effective communicators with experience working with young children (three-years old to five-years old). The Assistant Teacher will work closely with our preschool lead teachers and also share responsibilities for recess and lunch, remain with students during their specials classes and help students transition to the after-care program. We value candidates who appreciate and understand Progressive education, enjoy teaching, and are knowledgeable about experiential learning. We place a high value on community and seek candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills who will work well with students, colleagues, parents and lead teachers. 

School Information

Founded in 1918, Baker Demonstration School is an independent day school committed to providing an exemplary Preschool, Elementary and Middle School progressive education to our 200 students. Our students come from Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette and other North Shore communities. We believe that children learn best in an inclusive, creative community that encourages individual risk-taking and values learning by doing. Baker’s experiential approach nurtures the development of the whole child enabling each student to be fully prepared for intellectual, artistic, physical and social/emotional challenges well beyond Baker. 

At Baker: 

• We cultivate our students’ intrinsic motivation to learn and their active participation in the learning process. 
• We foster excellence through critical thinking and integrated connections across academic and artistic endeavors. 
• We promote collaboration while developing leadership capacity.
• We foster citizenship by encouraging students to develop self-awareness and compassion for others. 
• We respect individual, familial and cultural identities and graduate students with an understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging.  

Application Materials

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume with 3-4 professional references  to employment@bakerdemschool.org. 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position beginning mid-August 2022 through mid-June 2022-23. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.  Candidates must successfully complete a background check. In order to promote health in our school community, employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 upon employment, unless a medical or religious exemption applies. 

Non-Discrimination and Disability Policy

Baker Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state, or local law.  We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.  The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.

Requirements

• B.A. in Early Childhood Education
• At least 2-4 years experience working with young children (preschoolers)
• Understanding of play-based, Progressive education philosophy and methodology
• Willingness to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning, self-esteem, and respect for the community and the world 
• Commitment to engaging in ongoing work and professional development with faculty and staff 
• Contribute positively to the school community demonstrated through establishing and maintaining  a healthy rapport with students and families
• Understanding of the developmental needs of early learners
• Commitment to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice in teaching and learning  
• Enthusiastic involvement in the school community that aligns with Baker’s mission and philosophy 
• Positive, collaborative working relationships with early childhood team, colleagues, students, and families
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal