Park West Cooperative Nursery School, a progressive play-based preschool in Lincoln Park, seeks a passionate educator to join our team as a part-time co-teacher. In this position, the co-teacher will be responsible for the education and development of students in accordance with the Park West Cooperative Nursery School standards and its philosophy.
Position summary:
- Collaborate with co-teacher to develop play-based curriculum in response to observations of children’s interests and developmental levels.
- Mentor and supervise assistant teacher.
- Maintain a consistent classroom schedule that supports children in their separation from home to school and allows for autonomous, child-led activities throughout the day.
- Communicate with parents about the classroom program and their child through formal parent-teacher conferences held semi-annually, mini conferences upon request, informal talks and orientation session in the fall.
- Orient and supervise assisting parents.
- Assume overall responsibility for classroom equipment and supplies, including ordering, proper care and maintenance, and providing and rotating a variety of materials.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, conferences, workshops and Co-op functions.
- Author newsletters informing parents about classroom activities, relevant events, and child development issues.
- Setup and breakdown classroom and gym as required.
- Respect all children and families and work to create the understanding with children that school is a place where they will be respected, honored, and included.
Desired qualifications:
- Ability to apply knowledge of child development and constructivist theory to classroom practice.
- A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in an educator role, preferably in early education.
- The ability to physically move about the classroom, gym and outdoor space with children, including sitting on the floor, climbing stairs and ladder, and at times lifting or carrying children ranging in weight from 20-60 lbs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with children and their families.
Compensation for roles at Park West varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the role, skill set, and level of experience. The annual salary for this role will be between $25,000 and $35,000.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to personnelchair@parkwestcoop.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Early Childhood Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person