Laboratory Schools: Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

* Understand the developmental considerations, phases and patterns of growth of young children.* Build deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of respect and belonging.* Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision during all activities.* Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.* Support the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each child’s individual development.* Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.* Attend all required training, supervisory meetings and other professional development workshops.* Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher.* Participate in parent/teacher conferences, back to school night and parent meetings both during regular working hours and, at times, before and after regular working hours.* Work cooperatively with other teachers, counselors and administrators.* Performs other related duties as assigned.* Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.* Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.* Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.* Strong knowledge of course subject matter is preferred.* Knowledge of instructional methodologies preferred.* Strong knowledge of child development is preferred.* Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools preferred.* Analytical skills required.* Problem-solving skills required.* Decision-making skills required.* Attention to detail required.* Organizational skills required.* Computational skills required.* Creativity required.* Verbal and written communication skills* Interpersonal skills required.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.* Ability to manage stressful situations required.* Ability to maintain confidentiality required.* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.* Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/scheduling software, etc.) required.* Strong organizational skills.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.* Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property* When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.* Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr The University Of Chicago