JK Associate Teacher and After School Assistant

JK Associate Teacher/BZ Beyond After School Assistant

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.

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.

• College degree; degree in education preferred.
• Experience working with children.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.