Preschool Teaching Assistant
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Position Number
8100236
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
PRESCHOOL
Location Code
PRESCHOOL (04740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher for one of our classrooms. We are a private center on the Loyola Campus in Rogers Park serving both Loyola faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. We are committed to best practices in early childhood and strive to meet every child's individual needs. Our enrolled families reflect the diversity of our neighborhood and together form a kind group of engaged parents who enjoy coming together for potlucks and parent events. Most of our staff have been with us for more than 5 years and we are a thoughtful, committed group that enjoy one another's company both at and outside of work. The Preschool is open year-round and has monthly in-service days throughout the year for trainings, staff meetings, classroom prep time, and teambuilding. Classrooms also have daily prep time (when all staff are present) for curriculum planning and team meetings.
We are looking for candidates who are:
Position Schedule Details:
The hours for this position are 9am-5:30pm Monday – Friday, and 8:30am-4:30pm on professional development days. We value work-life balance and know that in taking care of ourselves it will translate to the health and wellbeing of our children and families. All staff members work 37.5 hours per week (8.5 hour day with a 1hr lunch break) and have generous vacation, sick, and personal days, which are covered by our floater teacher.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and/or development as well as one year of experience working with young children.
Qualifications
Must meet DCFS requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher
Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
Standing
Working Conditions
Odors, Noise, Infectious Diseases
Open Date
04/03/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27922
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Position Number
8100236
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
PRESCHOOL
Location Code
PRESCHOOL (04740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher for one of our classrooms. We are a private center on the Loyola Campus in Rogers Park serving both Loyola faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. We are committed to best practices in early childhood and strive to meet every child's individual needs. Our enrolled families reflect the diversity of our neighborhood and together form a kind group of engaged parents who enjoy coming together for potlucks and parent events. Most of our staff have been with us for more than 5 years and we are a thoughtful, committed group that enjoy one another's company both at and outside of work. The Preschool is open year-round and has monthly in-service days throughout the year for trainings, staff meetings, classroom prep time, and teambuilding. Classrooms also have daily prep time (when all staff are present) for curriculum planning and team meetings.
We are looking for candidates who are:
- committed to the field of early childhood
- knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
- excited to learn more and grow in the field
- experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
- skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
- dedicated to anti-bias education
- responsible & dependable
- Excellent benefits courtesy of Loyola including tuition credit after 1 year of employment (several of our staff members have gotten their Master's Degrees for free). More information on benefits at Loyola is available here: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits.shtml.
- Great salary commensurate with experience
- Support and space to be creative, take ownership, make mistakes, and find inspiration
- Regular training opportunities in your personal area of interest (for example: sensory integration, emergent curriculum, etc)
- Growth and leadership opportunities
Position Schedule Details:
The hours for this position are 9am-5:30pm Monday – Friday, and 8:30am-4:30pm on professional development days. We value work-life balance and know that in taking care of ourselves it will translate to the health and wellbeing of our children and families. All staff members work 37.5 hours per week (8.5 hour day with a 1hr lunch break) and have generous vacation, sick, and personal days, which are covered by our floater teacher.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and/or development as well as one year of experience working with young children.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education.
- Minimum of one year experience working in a group setting with young children.
- committed to the field of early childhood
- knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
- excited to learn more and grow in the field
- experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
- skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
- dedicated to anti-bias education
- responsible & dependable
Must meet DCFS requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher
Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
Standing
Working Conditions
Odors, Noise, Infectious Diseases
Open Date
04/03/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27922
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and/or development?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least one year of experience working with young children?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Statement
- Unofficial Transcripts
