Whippany, New Jersey
Posted: 07-May-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Part Time
Salary: $31,050
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Required Education:
(2025-2026 School Year; Begins Late August 2025)
Job Summary:
Assistant Teachers work collaboratively with the Classroom Teacher in all day-to-day aspects of classroom management: teaching, assisting students, supervising play, organizing and maintaining classroom materials, clerical duties, etc. Additional involvement, such as curricular planning, attending parent conferences, parent interaction, consulting with other faculty, or contributing to student evaluation and documentation, may occur if the Classroom Teacher welcomes such involvement or deems it appropriate. All assistant teachers are responsible for supporting students daily through meaningful and robust classroom and playground supervision.
Assistant Teachers for the coming school year (180 workdays) are scheduled to work at least 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, beginning at or around 8:00 am and ending at or around 3:30 pm (specific start and end time may vary, depending on grade level and assignment). Regular recess, lunch, and dismissal duties are as assigned.
Assistant Teachers have the opportunity to learn under the supervision and mentorship of an experienced lead teacher; the role is a one-year commitment, and Assistant Teachers who wish to return for a second or third year are recommended by teachers and appointed by the Head of Lower School. In addition, assistant teachers participate in various professional development activities scheduled periodically throughout the school year during school hours.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
- Ideal candidates are graduate students pursuing a Master’s degree in Education, or recently certified teachers
- A commitment to further developing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging related skillset
- Enthusiastic desire and commitment to learn and improve professionally
Compensation:
Starting salary: $31,050
Assistant Teacher employee agreements are written for 180 school days and paid September-June; these positions are eligible for health insurance benefits.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume. Click here to submit your application (no telephone inquiries please).
The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.
Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.