Work Study Student - Laurance Armour Day School - Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Laurance Armour Day School
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .
Summary:
Description:
The Work Study Student is a member of the teaching team who assists with the implementation of classroom activities, under the direct supervision of an Assistant Teacher, Teacher, or Lead Teacher. Work Study Students perform daily routine tasks that establish the basic foundation for a healthy, safe, and educational environment.
Accountability:
• The Work Study Student reports to the Lead Teacher or Program Director.
Other information:
Personal Qualities and Special Job Characteristics:
Must be a Rush University Student. Must be physically able to perform the job of an early childhood teacher (e.g. able to lift children and/or equipment up to 40lbs; able to stoop, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time). Must have a warm, supportive attitude toward children. Must be reliable. Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program. Must be willing to accept supervision to improve performance. Must be willing to perform other duties as required.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
• Promotes healthy eating practices
• Maintains a clean and safe environment
• Is aware of necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Maintains an orderly learning environment
To advance physical and intellectual competence
• Supports a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
• Supports a balance between quiet and active learning activities
• Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children’s physical development
• Supports an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children
• Supports experiences that promote language and literacy development
• Supports activities that promote the acquisition of math and science concepts
• Assist with extra-curricular programs such as music, gymnastics, swimming, etc.
To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Supports activities that develop positive self-esteem
• Supports activities that develop social skills
• Supports culturally diverse experiences
• Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques
• Supports a wide variety of creative and expressive activities
• Supports routines with smooth transition periods
• Communicates with children at their developmental level
• Encourages children to be independent
To establish positive and productive relationships with families
• Greets parents at pick up and drop off times
• Supports positive relationships with families
• Supports a variety of ways that families can participate in the program
To maintain a commitment to professionalism
• Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives
• Support the center’s code of ethical conduct
• Engages ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional goals
• Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Work Study Student - Laurance Armour Day School
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 13535
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Laurance Armour Day School
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .
Summary:
Description:
The Work Study Student is a member of the teaching team who assists with the implementation of classroom activities, under the direct supervision of an Assistant Teacher, Teacher, or Lead Teacher. Work Study Students perform daily routine tasks that establish the basic foundation for a healthy, safe, and educational environment.
Accountability:
• The Work Study Student reports to the Lead Teacher or Program Director.
Other information:
Personal Qualities and Special Job Characteristics:
Must be a Rush University Student. Must be physically able to perform the job of an early childhood teacher (e.g. able to lift children and/or equipment up to 40lbs; able to stoop, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time). Must have a warm, supportive attitude toward children. Must be reliable. Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program. Must be willing to accept supervision to improve performance. Must be willing to perform other duties as required.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
• Promotes healthy eating practices
• Maintains a clean and safe environment
• Is aware of necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Maintains an orderly learning environment
To advance physical and intellectual competence
• Supports a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
• Supports a balance between quiet and active learning activities
• Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children’s physical development
• Supports an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children
• Supports experiences that promote language and literacy development
• Supports activities that promote the acquisition of math and science concepts
• Assist with extra-curricular programs such as music, gymnastics, swimming, etc.
To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Supports activities that develop positive self-esteem
• Supports activities that develop social skills
• Supports culturally diverse experiences
• Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques
• Supports a wide variety of creative and expressive activities
• Supports routines with smooth transition periods
• Communicates with children at their developmental level
• Encourages children to be independent
To establish positive and productive relationships with families
• Greets parents at pick up and drop off times
• Supports positive relationships with families
• Supports a variety of ways that families can participate in the program
To maintain a commitment to professionalism
• Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives
• Support the center’s code of ethical conduct
• Engages ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional goals
• Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Work Study Student - Laurance Armour Day School
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 13535
Source : Rush University Medical Center
