Concordia Place·Chicago, Illinois
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supervising children to ensure their safety while implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum activities. They also collaborate with classroom staff to maintain an organized, nurturing environment and build positive relationships with families.
Description About Concordia Place Since 1981, Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side — with centers in Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center, and Old Irving Park.
We believe opportunity should be broadly inclusive, and we build communities where all our neighbors gather, learn, and grow together.
At Concordia Place we say yes to families, removing barriers so a parent's income or zip code never limits a child's access to quality education.
Every child is known as an individual, supported by low teacher-to-child ratios and NAEYC-accredited excellence.
We celebrate the diversity our families bring, knowing our strength comes from the languages, backgrounds, and experiences of our communities.
We are a Place of Yes, a Place for All, a Place of Excellence, and a Place of One — all rooted in Faith in Action.
Join a team that lives these values everyday.
We invest in our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, and a genuinely connected, vibrant workplace culture.
Overview Supervise and maintain safety of the children, interact, initiate and encourage the children in activities, assist the teacher in planning activities, and nurture and care for the children. This is a part time role.
Schedule: 11am-6pm
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 children’s varying needs and interests Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to 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 their family, share information about the child’s 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
High school Diploma or GED 30 college credit hours, with 15 related to early childhood education (if Whipple/Seeley: Associate degree in early childhood education or child development and Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential Level 4 OR Infant Toddler Credential Level 4) Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team Effective and strong oral and written communication skills Proficient supervision skills 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 Benefits and Perks: 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match) Vacation Days Sick Days 1 week paid winter holiday 12 paid holidays per year Floating Holidays Employer paid Short Term Disability Employer paid Basic Life & ADD Medical insurance with employer contribution Voluntary Dental insurance Voluntary Vision insurance Voluntary Basic Life & ADD Voluntary Long-term disability insurance Voluntary Aflac plans Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral program Childcare tuition discount for employees Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff
Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.