Classroom Assistant - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Department

Lab School FLP Staff - ESH

About the Department

At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey.

Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day.

Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom.

Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago.

Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab's mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness.

We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect.

Today, 53-59 percent of Lab's student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago.

Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana.

Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members' identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools runs an Extended Day program supporting 700+ students per year during the before (Early Day) and after school (Late Day) hours.

The Extended Day programs provide opportunities for children to connect with friends, discover and develop interests, and relax while their families need additional care before and after the school day.

Extended Day programs are designed to provide students with constructive, intentional, and meaningful opportunities to engage socially with one another, creatively with materials and concepts, and civically in the life of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and community.

Extended Day programs bring all of this to life within the familiar and enriching school environment onsite at the Laboratory Schools.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Build relationships and consistency with the students and families
Develop and facilitate ageappropriate and playbased activities
Participate in training, professional development, and goals and feedback sessions
Create and write group newsletters and updates for families
Coteach with another FLP Classroom Assistant
Collaborate with a team of 12 additional staff members
May collaborate with teachers through classroom observation and curriculum discussions
Applies skills to provide assistance and instructional support to teachers, such as individual instruction, counseling and other support services
Performs other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma
Some early childhood education or related courses

Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Working with nurseryaged children in a daycare, camp, or school setting

Preferred Competencies- Work with children in a progressive learning and cultural environment- Receptive to feedback and able to make adjustments when necessary- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others- Strong customer service skills, as well as a friendly and professional demeanor- Comfort working with mobile technology- Must be comfortable independently supervising groups of children

Working Conditions- Move in and around the classroom and building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community- Support young children through developmental growth stages including toileting, napping, eating and dressing with clothing- Communicate effectively and professionally with families and daytime faculty- Facilitate programs inside and outside, even in winter months- Escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of buildings during arrival and dismissal (where required), and in an emergency situation.

This may include climbing stairs of up to 2 stories, where appropriate, with younger chi