Teacher associate degree or CDA

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher Qualifications60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or University of which 6 semesters or nine quarter hours are in and/or related to early childhood education.
OROne year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credits from an accredited college with 6 semesters or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and /or child development from birth to age 6.
Must meet all requirements for DCFS
Must have patience with children and desire to want to work with them.
Employees must be a loving, caring, sensitive and friendly individual towards children.
Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers
Job Description Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs
Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the childrens basic needs
Ensure staff/child ratios is maintained at all times
Conduct weekly observations of all children in your classroom
Check equipment daily for chipped paint, broken toys, toys the need batteries, etc.
Set goals for children individually
Teach children appropriate societal behavior characteristics
Must complete 20 hours of in-service/online training per year
Must have emotional maturity when working with children
Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
Respect for children and adults
Flexibility, understanding and patience
Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities
Good personal hygiene
Frequent interaction with children
Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children
Sensitivity to childrens socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques and
Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities
Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.
Must submit 3 letters of reference
Must have physical updated every 2 years (T.B. test included)
Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more
Must submit a copy of Transcripts
Must be at least 19 years of age
Very observant of the children at all times
Implement the safety and health standards set by DCFS
Have monthly lessons plans visibly displayed in the classroom
Complete lesson plans
Carrying out lesson plans Plan age appropriate activities that support childrens physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development
Keep a smooth operation of the classroom activities
Work well with the Teachers Assistant
Act as a role model for children
Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences as they arise (the director will inform you of when)
Report needs of supplies and replacement of toys and/or equipment
Report unacceptable behavior of children
Communicate with the director daily of any changes and/or progress of the children Report injuries, fill out incident reports if witnessed by you or follow up with the Teachers Assistant to fill out a report.
Completion of daily reports
Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled
Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-worker and parents
Show good judgment and problem-solving skills
Update classroom bulletin boards
Report absence and present sick children to the director
Perform daily cleaning duties
Be aware of company policies
Be aware of food allergies of the children
Cleaning and sanitizing of toys and classroom furniture
Record observations
Know ratios per age group
Food Handlers Certification
Evaluations of children