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Ancona is a remarkable place to go to school—and to work!

Driven by our mission, Ancona’s unique approach to educating the whole child is also evident in how we engage professionally. Faculty, staff, school leadership, and members of our community collaborate in decision making to ensure that all voices and opinions are represented in determining educational polices and the direction of the school. We are also strongly committed to the ongoing professional development for all employees.

The Ancona School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Current Opportunities

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Office Coordinator
Job Title: Office Coordinator
Position Type: Full-time (Hourly)
Reports To: Business and HR Manager
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to officecoordinatorjob@anconaschool.org

About The Ancona School
The Ancona School (Ancona) is an independent school located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park Kenwood community, educating students 3 years old through 8th grade. Since our founding in 1962, Ancona has been dedicated to diversity in both our community and our curriculum, which draws upon the Montessori and Progressive Education models. Social justice education is the cornerstone of Ancona’s mission as a school; it informs what we teach and how we teach it. At every grade level, Ancona students learn to identify inequality and are empowered to address injustice in the world.

At Ancona, we seek diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students’ academic experiences and to enrich our school community. Ancona is looking for individuals who will contribute to our social justice mission and embrace the rich diversity of our school and city as we prepare our students for an increasingly complex world. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in, working in a school community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and disability status.

Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Building Operations & Safety:
- Open the building promptly at 7:30 am each day to welcome students and families.
- Monitor building access using the digital check-in system and security cameras, maintain visitor logs, and issue emergency notifications as needed to ensure safety.
- Receive and distribute packages, collect packing slips, and ensure timely delivery to the appropriate staff.
- Be proactive in making visitors feel welcome by maintaining the visitor desk and lobby area with helpful signs and decorations; keep the coffee machine in the lobby cleaned and stocked.
- Assist with car line for ~30 minutes per day by helping to ensure that students are picked up safely by parents at dismissal (3:00 pm to 3:30 pm).
Front Desk & Visitor Relations:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all school visitors, students, and parents, representing administrators in their absence by addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional manner.
- Answer phone calls and respond to in-person inquiries, forwarding messages or calls to appropriate personnel.
- Read and reply promptly to emails.
- Stay informed about school operations and programming to provide accurate information and guidance.
- Facilitate communication between staff, families, students, and external agencies.
- Greet prospective families warmly upon arrival for tours, interviews, or shadow days, creating a welcoming first impression.
- Answer phone calls and emails from prospective families in a professional, friendly manner, providing basic school information and directing inquiries to the admissions team.
- Assist with setup, check-in, and cleanup for admissions events.
- Escort prospective families to meeting spaces or classrooms as needed.
- Communicate observations from family interactions to the admissions team to support relationship building and follow-up.
Registrar, Student Attendance, Support, & Supervision
- Handle Registrar-related duties, including maintaining student records, student schedule shifts, and updates to student and family information.
- Monitor daily student attendance, send reminders to teachers, and contact families regarding unexpected student absences.
- Update student and school data across various electronic platforms.
- Build relationships with students and families to ensure a welcoming and secure school environment.
- Supervise students referred for illness or disciplinary reasons when the nurse or administrators are unavailable, maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Manage scheduling and logistics for field trips.
- Provide students with basic first aid and medication administration when the nurse is unavailable.
- Manage student arrivals and departures using an electronic system, verifying authorized guardians during early dismissals.
Procurement:
- Collaborate with the Business Office in managing procurement for the school, including, but not limited to:
  - Managing all centralized purchasing for teachers and staff.
  - Scheduling weekly grocery orders.
  - Receiving and distributing packages.
Administrative Support:
- Provide ongoing support to school administrators, including, but not limited to: Screening calls, fielding inquiries, and responding to emails.
- Support ongoing efforts to digitize files and records.
- Coordinate and manage substitute teacher scheduling and assignments.
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Assistant Teacher

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to employment@anconaschool.org

Summary/Objective:
The Ancona School seeks a full-time Assistant Teacher for an elementary classroom. Assistant teachers at Ancona play an integral role in supporting high-quality classroom experiences rooted in progressive education. Our teachers provide the architecture for the academic and social/emotional development of young children. This is an excellent opportunity to work under the tutelage of a master teacher and observe the theories of
progressive education—with an emphasis on social justice—in action throughout our vibrant learning community.
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Ongoing Opportunities

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Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor

To Apply
Please fill out and attach a job application form and send to:
auxjob@anconaschool.org along with your resumé .

Position Summary
Auxiliary Program Staff are responsible for supervising groups of children ages 3-14 and planning non-facilitator-led programs during Aftercare, Ancona Extra (school days off), and select evening events. Auxiliary Program Staff work closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programs, as well as other educators, administrators, and program facilitators.

During the summer months, the Summer Counselor will take on additional responsibilities to ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching camp experience for students enrolled in Ancona Summer.
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Substitute Teacher

The Ancona School seeks a part-time Substitute Teacher for a progressive education, Montessori-infused classroom. Substitute teachers at Ancona provide support for the overall smooth functioning of the classroom, including care of the children, maintenance of the environment, seamless delivery of lessons, and smooth interactions with families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant learning community.
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4770 S Dorchester Ave Chicago, IL, 60615
Phone: (773) 924-2356 Contact Us

- Affiliations
  
  Independent Schools Association of the Central States
- Affiliations
  
  Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
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  National Association of Independent Schools
- Affiliations
  
  American Montessori Society