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Assistant Teacher

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Position Number: 6176562
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Child Care Services

Assistant Teacher
College of Lake County

Part Time
REQ-00000173

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Assistant Teacher

Department:

Children's Learning Center Lakeshore Sub Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher and the Director, the Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating activities for children ages 2-5 years and/or school-age children. The Assistant is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functionality as well as supporting the emotional wellbeing of the students. Other duties include: Assisting the Lead Teacher with assessments, assist in implementing lesson plans , and maintaining daily classroom schedules.

Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth and development

Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times

Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Lead Teacher to meet individual student needs

Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts

Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
Under the administrative supervision of the Director, the Leadership of the Coordinator, and the Lead Teacher, and the Coordinator, the Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating activities for preschool and/or school-age children.
Other duties include:

Posting Date:

02/12/2025

Expected Start Date:

04/14/2025

Compensation Grade:

A13

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Lakeshore Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

Job Description:

Student/Customer Service 90%
1)Leads children's group games, songs, stories, movement, trips, projects, activities, and discussions as planned with the Lead Teacher.
2)Assists Lead Teacher in developing and implementing large group, small group, and individual children's activities as instructed.
3) Communicates positively with every child at the child's level of understanding.
4)With the Lead Teacher, plans and implements circle times, projects, as well as, a portfolio for each child. Brings questions, concerns, or conflicts directly to the attention of the Lead Teacher II and/or Director.
5)Participates in, shares during, and/or prepares for classroom and center staff meetings, parent meetings, parent conferences, or center promotional activities as necessary or assigned.
6)Greets parents in a warm, friendly, and interested manner; responds to inquiries in a helpful, positive manner. Maintains an awareness of children's developmental progress and group processes and communicates anecdotes/impressions daily to the Lead Teacher and monthly to the Director. Monitors the on-going health and safety of all assigned children.

Department Operations/Procedures 5%
1) Adheres to and enforces classroom rules, as well as procedures and policies established by the Lead Teacher and the Director.
2) Routinely straightens, cleans, and organizes all toys, equipment, shelving as well as all

activity and eating areas.

Other: 5%
1)Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualification(s)

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
3. Ability to pass the Department of Children and family Services Background check.
4. Provide a physical screening with a TB test.
5. CPR/ First Aid Certification
6. Food Service Certification.
7. Gateways registry membership.

Desired Qualifications :

1. Previous experience working with children and knowledge of child development (growth)
2. Some course work in early childhood education.
3. An Associate's degree in ECE, or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, or ECE Special Education.

Pay rate: $16.13/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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