Classroom Assistant - Teaching Assistant

Company: Kumon Math and Reading Roscoe Village
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Early Learning Assistant
Kumon Math and Reading Center Chicago Roscoe Village, IL

Job Type: Part-time
- Afternoon/Evenings (3-7pm Preferred)
- Mornings: Saturdays (9:30-1:30 Preferred)

Number of hires for this role: 2

Full Job Description
Kumon is the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, currently enrolling over 4.2 million students in 50 countries and regions around the world. We are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to join our team at the Chicago Roscoe Village Kumon Math and Reading Center !
Job Summary: Our Primary Instruction Assistant works with children of all ages in developing basic reading and number skills utilizing Kumon worksheets and supplemental materials.

Responsibilities:
- Instructing students between the ages of 5 and 14 by the Kumon Method
- Observing students completing their work and recording thoughtful notes regarding areas of development
- Listening to students read aloud and instructing accordingly to improve their oral reading
- Grading students' class work and homework during downtime
- Greeting students and making them feel comfortable at all times
- Working in a friendly, team environment to help make class a success

Qualifications:
- Must love working with children and have a friendly demeanor (patience is vital)
- Proficient in basic math and language arts (7th grade material at least)
- Preference will be given to candidates who are comfortable with higher level math and language arts
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and apply training to various scenarios (employees will be trained on our specific grading techniques upon hire)
- Ability to work with up to 3 students at the same time
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be adaptable

Hours: We are looking for candidates who can work the following shifts:
Mondays: 2:30pm-7pm
Wednesdays: 2:30pm-7pm
Thursdays: 2:30pm-7pm
Saturdays: 9:30am-1pm
Preference will be given to candidates who can work Monday+Thursday 2:30-7pm and/or Saturdays 9:30am-1pm

Salary: $12 to $14 /hour

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