Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are searching for both Extended Day Early Day and Late Day staff to work with children on our Early Childhood campus (Grades Nursery and Kindergarten) or our Historic Campus (Grades 1 and 2). These are part-time temporary positions for the 2020-2021 academic school year, which runs September 8, 2020 through June 10, 2021. There are no benefits associated with these positions.  These positions are contingent upon school being held on site. Should Lab move to a fully remote time, these positions will not continue. Priority for positions will be given to applicants with 5 day availability. Minimum availability must be 3 days per week. Extended Day Program Staff are paid for orientation and training days.

Early Day - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Monday to Friday

Late Day - 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Early Day Staff  are responsible for supervising students that need to arrive on campus prior to the start of the regular school day.
• Early Day Staff work in teams to create an enriching, warm, and organized program.
• The Early Day staff will transition the students to their homerooms once the day begins.
• The Early Day program will take place indoors and outdoors. 
• Late Day Staff are responsible for supervising students that need additional care after the normal school day.
• Late Day Staff work in teams to manage daily tasks of an enriching, warm, and organized program.
• The day consists of managing snack time, going outside, engaging in developmentally-appropriate and fun activities, including arts and crafts, music, science, games, as well as plenty of time for constructive imaginative play. 

 

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Experience working with children, preferably in a camp or school setting.

• Must be comfortable independently supervising a group of up to 12 children.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Comfort working with mobile technology is strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

• Strong customer service skills, as well as a friendly and professional demeanor.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.

• Escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of buildings during arrival and dismissal (where required), and in an emergency situation.

• May include climbing stairs of up to 2 stories, where appropriate, with younger children.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application and emailed to extendeddayjobs@ucls.uchicago.edu.

Pay Range:

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour depending upon experience and credentials.  

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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

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