Prizmah·Chicago, Illinois
Responsible for the safety, supervision, and positive growth of children from nursery to 4th grade in an after-school program. Duties include planning engaging activities, collaborating with staff and volunteers, and maintaining classroom organization.
Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as a part-time BZ Beyond Associate. BZ Beyond is the after-school care program. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning in this independent Jewish day school
Responsible for the positive growth of children from nursery to 4th grade. Plan and facilitate afternoon activities such as crafts, building blocks, imaginative play, and time outside. Be responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children. Work collaboratively with other BZ Beyond staff as well as older student volunteers who assist in the BZ Beyond classrooms. Mentor and role model of Bernard Zell’s mission. Communicate regularly with the BZ Beyond Lead. Occasional full-day help with day-off camps throughout the school year. Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms.
Education: High School Diploma or Higher Experience: Teaching and supervisory experience with young children is necessary.
The position is not eligible for benefits.
Requires a high school diploma or higher and previous teaching or supervisory experience with young children. Candidates should be familiar with child development milestones and possess strong interpersonal skills.
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