EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Training & development

POSITION: Early Care and Education Teacher

STATUS: Full-Time

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Early Care and Education Program Director and/ or Assistant Director
PAY RATE: $22
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Care and Education Teacher instructs children ages two to five years old in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth needed for kindergarten. This position is responsible for providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, and a developmentally appropriate program for young children that complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the instruction of children ages 2-3 and/or 3-5
• Maintain records as required on each child under their care
• Plan and coordinate daily activities in collaboration with the Program Directors to engage and educate the children
• Work with each child to promote their individual learning goals
• Supervise creative play, activities, and peer interactions throughout the day
• Provide basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming and changing diapers
• Conduct daily health checks for each child, record attendance, and collect parent signatures
• Decorate, rearrange, and maintain the classroom refreshed and relevant
• Collaborate with teacher assistants to assess and document the development of each child
• Review curriculum and make recommendations to Program Directors for the update and expansion of materials
• Perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and organizing supplies and materials
• Mentor interns and Teacher Assistants as needed to ensure program is executed effectively
• Convene with other developmental and behavioral professionals if needed
• Maintain positive and clear communication, and establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and the community
• Participate in team meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, and planning for individual children
• Embrace SCCs philosophy, teaching style, and behavior management techniques
• Perform other job-related duties as needed as or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• TB test and physical examination
• Submit to criminal history and sex registry background checks
• CPR and first aid certification
• Food Handlers Training Certificate
• Must meet and follow all DCFS licensing standards
• Must participate in 15 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops
  relating to early childhood education

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in childhood development or early childhood education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage children and parents of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures as well as operation and use of computer hardware, software and network systems including, MS Office suite, Word and Excel

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F; eight hour shift between 6:30am-6pm

Evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits:
401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off