In-House Sub Early Childhood
The University of Chicago

Department

Lab School Early Childhood

About the Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides one of the world's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences. Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life-of thought and exploration-infuses all aspects of our curriculum and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicago academicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey-one of the great minds in education-established the Schools in 1896 as a place to explore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today's students still benefit from his vision, and today's Lab faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field.

Job Summary

The job provides technical support to teachers in one or more subjects. With a moderate degree of supervision, this role provides technical assistance in assessing documents and student progress, preparing lesson plans and assignments, and developing course outlines.

Responsibilities

• Carries out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson; ensure all material is covered. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, an understanding of the importance of teacher engagement in community life, and an interest in using a variety of pedagogical approaches in the classroom is essential.
  
• Builds deep relationships with students, faculty members, and staff to foster a culture of a community. Maintains strong lines of communication with the headteacher about student progress, and go above and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammates in the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Additionally focuses on communication with the absent teacher at the end of each day outlining classroom accomplishments and shortcomings of the day.
  
• Creates and maintains a disciplined classroom that fosters a safe and productive learning environment while fostering a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
  
• Observes and assesses student performance.
  
• Emanates optimism, shares feedback to solve problems, reflects on how your actions impact others and take ownership of creating the culture you want to show up to each day.
  
• Provides instruction and coaching.
  
• Prepares lessons, activities, and assignments, and assesses and documents progress of those instructed.
  
• Participates in teacher training sessions and other professional development as necessary.
  
• Supports and contributes to curriculum development to enhance the program.
  
• Fulfills all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Lab School Faculty Handbook.
  
• Expands knowledge by participating in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and/or parent-student staffings.
  
• May collaborate with teachers through classroom observation and curriculum discussions.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  

Experience:

• School teaching experience.
  
• Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum.
  

Working Conditions

• 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.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (required)
  
• 3 Professional References (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

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