JCC Chicago seeks dynamic, dedicated Substitute Lead & Assistant Teachers to join our amazing team!
Be part of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.
We are committed to excellence, providing strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms that allow our staff to be their most creative selves! With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest NAEYC standards, we and are looking for those who are enthusiastic about guiding each child to reach their full potential. In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
- Work with your teaching team to implement a program that includes elements of the JCC’s integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
- Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
- Establish and maintain good communications and a strong sense of community with directors, staff and parents.
- Make families feel welcome by greeting them personally by name and be able to share specific information regarding their child.
- Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, your site and the agency.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings and on-going development opportunities.
- Work with your team to maintain NAEYC, DCFS and Illinois state standards.
Essential Job Duties (Physical Requirements):
- Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
- Must demonstrate physical stamina and agility including the ability to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
- Demonstrated ability to move from sitting (on chair or floor) to standing position easily and quickly;
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to run and be actively engaged physically with children.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing, carrying children up to 40lbs and running quickly and effectively.
- Must be able to supervise children by sight and sound.
- Ability and willingness to be in the pool with children participating in swim programs.
Days/Hours:
Various morning, afternoon and full day shifts available
Job Category:
Hourly
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED.
- Demonstrated passion for working with young children.
- Child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten or licensed day care program, from birth to age six preferred.
- Have or be working on either a CDA or equivalent or an associate’s or higher degree in ECE-CD or equivalent preferred.
Locations- Buffalo Grove/Lake ZurichChicagoEvanstonGlencoeNorthbrook
JCC Chicago seeks dynamic, dedicated Substitute Lead & Assistant Teachers to join our amazing team!
Be part of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.
We are committed to excellence, providing strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms that allow our staff to be their most creative selves! With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest NAEYC standards, we and are looking for those who are enthusiastic about guiding each child to reach their full potential. In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
- Work with your teaching team to implement a program that includes elements of the JCC’s integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
- Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
- Establish and maintain good communications and a strong sense of community with directors, staff and parents.
- Make families feel welcome by greeting them personally by name and be able to share specific information regarding their child.
- Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, your site and the agency.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings and on-going development opportunities.
- Work with your team to maintain NAEYC, DCFS and Illinois state standards.
Essential Job Duties (Physical Requirements):
- Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
- Must demonstrate physical stamina and agility including the ability to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
- Demonstrated ability to move from sitting (on chair or floor) to standing position easily and quickly;
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to run and be actively engaged physically with children.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing, carrying children up to 40lbs and running quickly and effectively.
- Must be able to supervise children by sight and sound.
- Ability and willingness to be in the pool with children participating in swim programs.
Days/Hours:
Various morning, afternoon and full day shifts available
Job Category:
Hourly
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED.
- Demonstrated passion for working with young children.
- Child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten or licensed day care program, from birth to age six preferred.
- Have or be working on either a CDA or equivalent or an associate’s or higher degree in ECE-CD or equivalent preferred.
- Buffalo Grove/Lake ZurichChicagoEvanstonGlencoeNorthbrook