Department​
 Lab School FLP Staff - HC

About the Department

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At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab’s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab’s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members’ identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to a deepening diversity, equity, and inclusion practice. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
Job Information​
 

Job Summary:

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools runs an Extended Day program supporting 700+ students per year during the before (Early Day) and after school (Late Day) hours. The Extended Day programs provide opportunities for children to connect with friends, discover and develop interests, and relax while their families need additional care before and after the school day. Extended Day programs are designed to provide students with constructive, intentional, and meaningful opportunities to engage socially with one another, creatively with materials and concepts, and civically in the life of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and community. Extended Day programs bring all of this to life within the familiar and enriching school environment onsite at the Laboratory Schools. 

The Campus Monitor position is designed to assist with the smooth functioning of several pieces of the daily operations at the Historic Campus - Middle School lunch/Recess, High School lunch, and Extended Day for grades 3-8. Supervising our students around the school is a critical way that we provide a safe and secure environment for the students. Lunch supervision and Extended Day will take place indoors and outdoors.

The hours for this role are between 11am and 6pm daily. In addition to lunch supervision and Late Day supervision, the staff will have scheduled time for planning and meeting with members of the Family Life Programs administration team. Defined roles are outlined below and other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

Lunch Supervision - Active supervision of students - moving around the space - and reminders about appropriate behavior, including appropriate language, are critical to your role. Engaging with students when necessary or appropriate, and working with the other faculty and staff assigned to supervise the space is essential

Recess Supervision - The recess supervisor will be tasked with working collaboratively to enforce safe behavior and student expectations outside and in the cafeteria

Late Day Supervision- Staff supervise students that need additional care/study space after the normal school day. Staff work in teams to manage daily tasks, develop and implement programming, and create an enriching, warm, and organized program

All successful candidates will exhibit dependability, trustworthiness and self-direction.

Performs other related work as needed

Competencies:

Work with children in a progressive learning and cultural environment

Receptive to feedback and able to make adjustments when necessary

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

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

Comfort working with mobile technology 

Comfortable independently supervising groups of children

Support children through developmental growth stages 

Communicate effectively and professionally with families and daytime faculty

Additional Requirements​​
 

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

High School diploma required

Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Working with nursery-aged children in a daycare, camp, or school setting required

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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

Facilitate programs inside and outside, even in winter months

Escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of buildings during arrival and dismissal (where required), and in an emergency situation. This may include climbing stairs of up to 2 stories, where appropriate, with younger children

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This role will switch to approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. teaching position during summer months

This is a benefits eligible position with retirement options, accrued time off, health insurance and much more

The location for this position is at the Historic Campus, 1362 East 59th Street

Hourly Pay:

$20.00

Required Documents:

Resume that shares your experience working with this age group

Cover letter that explains your interest in this role

Three professional references we can contact during the interview process

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility​
 Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

No
Pay Frequency​
 Hourly
Pay Range
 Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours​
 35
Union​
 Non-Union
Job is Exempt
 No
Drug Test Required
 No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 No
Health Screen RequiredNo
Posting Date​
 2024-10-29
Remove from Posting On or Before​
 2025-04-29
Posting Statement:​​
 

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