Our Mission
is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 2 years old to 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. The school has two campuses, one in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago and the other in the heart of Oak Park. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!
Job Description
The Early Childhood Substitute Teacher should demonstrate knowledge and internalization of the core beliefs of Montessori philosophy, such as respect for the individual learner; preparation of self and the environment; fostering independence, order, and concentration in the student; respect for and recognition of sensitive periods, planes of development and intrinsic motivation of the student. Another key responsibility of this individual is to provide daily transportation from the Oak Park campus to the Chicago campus and back each day on the school’s minibus.
Qualifications:
- Holds a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
- Holds a valid driving license
- Early Childhood Teaching Experience
- Authorized to work in the US.
- The teacher should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children, including those of varying abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Apply classroom management strategies to maintain a safe environment and help students develop positive behavior in the absence of the lead or assistant teacher.
- Manage classroom behaviors.
- Provide regular, before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and "as needed" transportation during school hours.
- Supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children’s safety in their care.
- Help students develop independence with personal hygiene (handwashing and bathroom usage).
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
- Model grace and courtesy with students and adults at all times.
- Encourage students to meaningfully engage in work and find joy in learning.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Enthusiastically support and enforce school policies and regulations.
- Understand and promote the school’s mission and values at all times.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse staff across all organizational levels.
General Requirements for Personnel:
- Displays Cooperation and Teamwork
- Models Grace and Courtesy in all interactions
- Growth mindset and global curiosity
- Knowledge of Montessori or a willingness to learn.
- Flexible, understanding and patient.
- Prompt and reliable
- Responsive to email
- Sensitive to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities of both students, staff and families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.10 - $20.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Kindergarten
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Language immersion school
- Montessori
Application Question(s):
- How many years of driving experience do you have?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person