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Concordia Place

Lead Teacher: Twos Full-Time

Concordia Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60641

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Job Description 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 Overview This is a full-time lead position for our twos classroom. The shift time is 8:30-5pm. Full-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. This position is located at Concordia on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641. Requirements:

Responsibilities Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times Ensure lesson plans are developmentally appropriate Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning Provide a variety of materials and resources for children Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child’s growth and development (Early Learning and Preschool only) 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 Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director Qualifications High school Diploma or GED Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and one year of experience in early childhood Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team Effective and strong oral and written communication skills Proficient supervision skills 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