Prizmah

Bernard Zell, on the north side of Chicago, seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the role of JK Associate Teacher/BZ Beyond After School Assistant.

This relationship provides the associate teacher with hands­-on experiences in teaching, curriculum planning, classroom management, documentation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in teaching, guiding, inspiring, and nurturing children in the early childhood program.

• Assist in differentiating instruction for a wide range of students’ abilities and interests.

• Support the Lead Teacher(s) in the documentation of student learning and growth throughout the school year.

• Assist with the preparation and/or organization of teaching materials.

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher, Specials Teachers, and other Associate Teachers.

• Supervise students throughout the day.

• Speak professionally and respectfully with parents and caregivers.

• Plan and facilitate explorations/activities both in the classroom and outside for after-school care.

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children ages 4-12.

• Communicate regularly with the BZ Beyond Lead.

• Set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms.

• Work collectively with other BZ Beyond staff members.

Education and Experience:

• College degree; degree in education preferred.

• Experience working with children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Energy and the desire to learn and explore with teachers and children.

• Ability to embrace technology.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum.

• Awareness of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.

• Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community.

• Comfort being part of a professional learning community.

• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and in case of emergency, a 40-pound child.

• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, or crawl.

Compensation: Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. The salary range for this position is $32,950 - $42,253.

Benefits: The position is eligible for benefits.  Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees. 

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Transportation & Parking Benefit

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Accident 

• Hospital Indemnity

• Critical Illness

• Paid Parental & Adoption leave

• Paid time off

• Tuition Remission

• Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session

• 403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with a competitive matching structure

As a condition of employment, all applicants must complete Faith’s Law forms and pass a criminal background screening.