Summer Camp Lead Teacher at Concordia Place

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

23.75

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Planning, Curriculum Implementation, Activity Leadership, Instructional Adaptation, Child Assessment, Relationship Building, Communication, Teamwork, Record Keeping

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description 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. 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 Overview This is a full-time Summer Camp Lead Teacher position for our summer camp program with school-age classrooms (5-12 years old). If hired before the beginning of our camp (June 8th), you will begin as a substitute teacher and once camp starts transition into your role as Lead Teacher. Dates Summer camp runs from June 8-August 21. Shift Times We are hiring for one position. This is a full-time position. Full-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Shift times to be determined by site directors. To be discussed in interviews. Location This position is located at Concordia on Whipple – 3300 N. Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60618. Requirements Qualifications Required: High school diploma or GED Required: 60 college credit hours with 6 related to elementary education, physical education, child development, recreation or camping, and one year of experience working with school-age children (5-12 years old) Preferred: Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish 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 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 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 Salary, Perks and Benefits Hourly rate: $18.50 - $23.75 per hour Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place: Vacation Days Sick Days Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral program Childcare tuition discount for employees Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff

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Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher will supervise and ensure the safety of school-age children while collaborating with classroom staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate program activities. Responsibilities also include adapting teaching methods, assessing children's needs, setting up the classroom environment, and developing positive relationships with children and their families.