Job Description
Job Description
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
JK Associate Role
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.
After School Assistant Role
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical Requirements
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
KnightVision Education is contracted with Stronger Together, a project of Prizmah, to find the best classroom teachers to work in Boston area Jewish Day Schools.
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
JK Associate Role
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.
After School Assistant Role
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical Requirements
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
KnightVision Education is contracted with Stronger Together, a project of Prizmah, to find the best classroom teachers to work in Boston area Jewish Day Schools.
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