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Lab School Early Childhood

About the Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides one of theworld's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences.Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance ofintellectual life-of thought and exploration-infuses all aspects of ourcurriculum and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicagoacademicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey-one of thegreat minds in education-established the Schools in 1896 as a place toexplore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today'sstudents still benefit from his vision, and today's Lab faculty arerecognized 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 technicalassistance in assessing documents and student progress, preparing lessonplans 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; ensureall material is covered. A commitment to diversity, equity, andinclusion work, an understanding of the importance of teacherengagement in community life, and an interest in using a variety ofpedagogical approaches in the classroom is essential.Builds deep relationships with students, faculty members, and staffto foster a culture of a community. Maintains strong lines ofcommunication with the headteacher about student progress, and goabove and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammatesin the united pursuit of Lab's mission. Additionally focuses oncommunication with the absent teacher at the end of each dayoutlining classroom accomplishments and shortcomings of the day.Creates and maintains a disciplined classroom that fosters a safeand productive learning environment while fostering a climate ofrespect and fairness for all students.Observes and assesses student performance.Emanates optimism, shares feedback to solve problems, reflects onhow your actions impact others and take ownership of creating theculture you want to show up to each day.Provides instruction and coaching.Prepares lessons, activities, and assignments, and assesses anddocuments progress of those instructed.Participates in teacher training sessions and other professionaldevelopment as necessary.Supports and contributes to curriculum development to enhance theprogram.Fulfills all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in theLab School Faculty Handbook.Expands knowledge by participating in staff meetings, individualplanning meetings, and/or parent-student staffings.May collaborate with teachers through classroom observation andcurriculum discussions.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years 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 diversebackgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learningabilities, class, language, and nation lity.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrationto support and extend the objectives of the curriculum.Working Conditions

Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interactwith students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of thecommunity.Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate,around school propertyWhen appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroomto 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 MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor