Preschool Teaching Assistant

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Position Number

8100236

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

PRESCHOOL

Location Code

PRESCHOOL (04740A)

Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

Duties and Responsibilities

Loyola University Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher for one of our classrooms. We are a private center on the Loyola Campus in Rogers Park serving both Loyola faculty and staff, and the surrounding community.

We are committed to best practices in early childhood and strive to meet every child's individual needs. Our enrolled families reflect the diversity of our neighborhood and together form a kind group of engaged parents who enjoy coming together for potlucks and parent events.

Most of our staff have been with us for more than 5 years and we are a thoughtful, committed group that enjoy one another's company both at and outside of work.

The Preschool is open year-round and has monthly in-service days throughout the year for trainings, staff meetings, classroom prep time, and teambuilding.

Classrooms also have daily prep time (when all staff are present) for curriculum planning and team meetings.

We are looking for candidates who are :

• committed to the field of early childhood
• knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• excited to learn more and grow in the field
• experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
• skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
• dedicated to anti-bias education
• responsible & dependable

We will provide the right candidate with :

Excellent benefits courtesy of Loyola including tuition credit after 1 year of employment (several of our staff members have gotten their Master's Degrees for free).

More information on benefits at Loyola is available here : https : / / www.luc.edu / hr / benefits.shtml .

• Great salary commensurate with experience
• Support and space to be creative, take ownership, make mistakes, and find inspiration
• Regular training opportunities in your personal area of interest (for example : sensory integration, emergent curriculum, etc)
• Growth and leadership opportunities

Please apply on our careers site, or send resume and cover letter to Joanna Burke, Preschool Director at [email protected] .

Position Schedule Details :

The hours for this position are 9am-5 : 30pm Monday - Friday, and 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm on professional development days. We value work-life balance and know that in taking care of ourselves it will translate to the health and wellbeing of our children and families.

All staff members work 37.5 hours per week (8.5 hour day with a 1hr lunch break) and have generous vacation, sick, and personal days, which are covered by our floater teacher.

Minimum Education and / or Work Experience

Associates or bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education and / or development as well as one year of experience working with young children.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of six credit hours of early childhood education.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a group setting with young children.

We are looking for candidates who are :

• committed to the field of early childhood
• knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• excited to learn more and grow in the field
• experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
• skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
• dedicated to anti-bias education
• responsible & dependable

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

Must meet DCFS requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

Standing

Working Conditions

Odors, Noise, Infectious Diseases

Open Date

04 / 03 / 2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion .

We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees.

Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance.

We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting

https : / / www.careers.luc.edu / postings / 27922