Overview

•  Supervise and maintain safety of the children, interact, initiate and encourage the children in activities, assist the teacher in planning activities, and nurture and care for the children.   
• Site: Concordia Place Milwaukee. 3696 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 
• Hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times 
• Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum  
• 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 
• 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

•  Minimum: 60 college credits with 6 related to early childhood education or CDA 
• Preferred: AA in ECE or higher 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel) 
• 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  
• 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