What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Concordia University, Chicago?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service and Communications (Common to all employees)
- Exhibit a service mentality toward all customers.
- All communication with customers is effective, professional, accurate and timely.
- Improve work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information.
- Early Childhood Education Center
- Provide for the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
- Collaborate and plan with co teacher or assistant teacher in the implementation of the curriculum
- Supervise the implementation of curriculum by students serving as teachers
- Prepare, care for, and organize the environment, including opening the classroom and making it ready for parents and children
- Be responsible for the health and safety of the children
- Supervise university undergraduate and graduate students who are assigned to work in the classrooms
- Monitor small groups and/or free choice play time
- Keep daily records of attendance
- Maintain up to date portfolios on all children throughout the year as a means of assessment of learning
- Following standards set by DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services ), NLSA (National Lutheran School Association) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Follow guidelines as employee of Concordia University as listed in Staff Handbook
- Promote Center's Mission/Vision statement
- Professional development
- Participate as a contributing member of the center's professional team in staff meetings, devotions, community activities and professional leadership
- Attendance for in service and staff meetings are expected, participation in specific center committees and community activities are voluntary
- Participate in at least 15 hours of professional training per year. These meetings may be during the day, weekend, or evenings
- Communication
- Maintain appropriate contact with and support of parents/families including newsletter, conferences, parent meetings, Curriculum Night and Thanksgiving service
- Collaborate with university professors
Skill Set:
- Strong administrative skills.
- Superior communication skills.
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran education and Concordia University Chicago.
- Computer literacy
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to supervise and work with others
- Ability to work and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels
- Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented at conferences and/or professional literature
- Knowledge of the University's mission and vision, the College of Education goals and how the Center supports the academic programs.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related field required
Interested individuals should apply online at www.cuchicago.edu/employment
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
About Concordia University Chicago Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at CUChicago.edu