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 fall 2022. 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

School-Age Instructor
This is a part-time position from 2:30-5:30pm in our school-age program.

What type of person is successful in this role?
This position requires at least 6 education credits from an accredited college or university. However, in some cases, we are willing to hire individuals who are in the process of obtaining those credit hours. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards problem-solving in the classroom. Successful candidates will display commitment to their colleagues through open communication and consistency. Concordia Place focuses on promoting from within when possible, and we look for individuals who are always willing to learn.

Salary, Perks and Benefits

• Salary Range: $15.75 - $16.00 per hour
• Signing bonus of $750!

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation package, in addition to fringe benefits to employees. Here is an overview of some of the many perks of working at Concordia Place:

• Worker's Compensation
• Sick Days
• 10 holidays off per year
• Employee Referral program
• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff

Responsibilities

• 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 students varying needs and interests
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and 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 family and share information about the childs 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

• REQUIRED: 60 college credit hours with 6 related to elementary education or early childhood education
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team
• Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
• 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