INCS Teacher & Administrator Job Fair April 7

Looking for a position in a progressive public school?  Consider attending the 13th annual Teacher & Administrator Job Fair sponsored by INCS on April 7, 2018 in Chicago. To learn more about charter schools and meet with recruiters from over 50 charter schools representing more than 120 campuses, visit http://bit.ly/1Wd9NP5 for more information and to register.  

Des Plaines Public Library Internship

Summer Reading Club Preschool Outreach Intern
This internship has proven to be a great start for those interested in LIS, Early Childhood, or other related fields. As part of a two-person team, you will experience working with preschool-age children, performing story times, and playing a pivotal role in a library’s outreach team. The successful candidate will perform exciting story times for children ages 2-5 at their preschools, and encourage the children to visit the library. This internship begins Monday, June 4 and continues until Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, must be comfortable driving a minivan, and must be able to provide his/her own vehicle for travel to and from the outreach locations.

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each week (excepting Wednesday, July 4th holiday).   

Salary

$14.00/hour, plus reimbursement for mileage as necessary.

Apply by 5:00 pm on March 16, 2018

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Download the application to print, complete and submit one of the following ways:

Mail To:
Carol Kidd
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Scan and Email to:
jobs@dppl.org

Fax To:
847-827-4161

Avoca School District 37 is looking for Substitute Teachers

To view the full job description and to apply, click here.

Chicago Zoological Society is now hiring!

 



The Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo is now hiring a Camp and NatureStart Programs Counselor!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Facilitate a variety of camp and specialty program topics and themes through techniques, including investigation, exploration and instruction.   Programs include, but are not limited to, Zoo Camp, Safari Sleepovers, Kid’s Clubs, and Mini Camps.
• Partner with Camp and NatureStart Inclusion Specialist to plan for accommodation of participants with special needs.
• Facilitate program/activity development, prototyping, and documentation.
• Supervise program participants throughout the park during all program activities and zoo tours, maintaining a minimum 1:6 staff to child ratio at all times.
• Assist program participants with all activities, games, and projects that relate to the designated program themes.  
• Organize all daily supplies for activities including free play, arts and crafts, snack time, and games.
• Maintain open communication on a daily basis with parents and/or guardians of program participants regarding questions, concerns, discipline issues, daily activities, etc.
• Direct and/or delegate Seasonal Camp and NatureStart Programs Counselor Assistants to complete tasks as appropriate.

Starting pay $15.25 per hour.  High School diploma or (GED) equivalent required.   Must be at least 18 years of age as required by the American Camp Association Guidelines.  Camp programs are for children ages 4 to 14.  The Chicago Zoological Society strives to provide the most inclusive guest experience possible by providing an environment that fosters respect for all individuals and celebrates differences.  Experience working in inclusive informal, educational, or recreational programs a plus. 

If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit the CZS Career Center to obtain more details about the position and to apply by submitting your profile. Please visit our website

2018 Education Career Fair

Organized by the Education Consortium Schools: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Loyola University, and DePaul University. We anticipate close to 100 organizations consisting of Public School Districts, Private Schools, Charter Schools, and non-profit organizations. Most organizations represent the Chicago and suburban areas but we also have had schools from Palm Springs, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, Washington, Connecticut, and more!  Open to all students and alumni. Positions for k-12, elementary, middle school, high school, after school programs, and more!

Date: Thursday March 1, 2018

Time: 3pm – 6pm
Location: This year the fair will be at Loyola University, Lake Shore Campus
                  6511 North Sheridan Road, Chicago IL 60660
                   (If commuting, the Red line stops at Loyola)
Cost: $10.00 (can be paid at the door) for non-consortium school students/alumni

Current list of schools so far include:

Local public: Adlai Stevenson H.S. District 125, Berwyn South School District 100, Bremen H.S., Calumet Public School District 132, Chicago Public Schools, Cicero School District 99, Community Consolidated School District 168, Community H.S. District 117,  Community H.S. District 218, Community H.S. District 94, Dolton School District, Downers Grove District 99, Franklin-McKinley School District, Glen Ellyn District 41, Indian Prairie School District 2014, J. Sterling Morton H.S. District 201, Joliet Public School District 86, Joliet Township H.S., Kildeer District 96, Leyden H.S. District 212, Maywood School District 89, Naperville School District 203, New Trier Township H.S. District 203, North Chicago Community School District 187, North Palos School District 117, Oak Park Elementary School District 205, River Forest Public School District 54, Rockford Public School District 205, Schaumburg School District 54, School District U-46, Township H.S. District 214, Vernon Hills H.S., Posen-Robbins School District 143.5

 

Private Schools (local)and Non-profit organizations: Archdiocese of Chicago, Center for Talent Development (Northwestern Univ., Evanston), Chicago Commons Association, College Preparatory School of America,  EPIC Academy College Prep H.S., Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, Joseph Academy (special educ school), North Shore Country Day School (Winnetka, IL), One Hope United, Seton Catholic Schools, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, St. Ignatius

Charter Schools: Academy for Urban School Leadership, Acero Schools, Catalyst Schools, Chicago Collegiate Charter School, Chicago Tech Academy, Distinctive Schools, Edison Learning, Great Lakes Academy Charter School, Cristo Rey Network, Noble Network of Charter Schools, University of Chicago Charter School, Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago

Other States: Aurora Public Schools (Aurora, CO) Bright Horizons (MA), carmen Schools of Science & Technology (Milwaukee), Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Schools (Charlotte, NC), Cherry Creek School District (Greenwood Village, CO), Douglas County School District RE-1, Grand Rapids Public Schools (Grand Rapids, MI), Kent School District (CT), Los Angeles Unified School District (CA), Milwaukee Public Schools, (Milwaukee, WI), Oro Grande School District (Oro Grande, CA), Palm Springs Unified School District (CA), Prince George’s County Public Schools (Maryland), Teach for America, Westminster Public Schools (Westminster, CO)