School Age Teacher

Professional MS 212 S Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $17.78 To $23.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE:

School-Age Teacher
CUSTOMARY HOURS/WEEK: M-F, 12:00 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m.

DIVISION:
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services

DEPARTMENT:
Program and Services

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
School-Age Manager

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity
- Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment
- Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

• 1.Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• 2.A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
• 3.Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• 4.Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
• 5.Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

Responsible for creating and implementing engaging and educational activities for school-age children during before/after school hours. This role involves developing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering a positive and safe environment, and promoting the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

• Oversee classroom management practices and provide coaching to school-age worker.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with educational standards and program goals.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and materials to engage students and foster a love of learning.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of individual students.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and respect.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Address and resolve behavioral issues in a timely and constructive manner.
• Assess students’ academic and developmental progress through observations and other evaluation methods.
• Provide regular feedback to students and parents regarding progress and areas for improvement.
• Identify students who may need additional support and work with program coordinators and parents to develop intervention plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication and involvement in program activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings to share ideas and strategies for improving student outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all…