Lead Teacher

Description:

Full-time childcare Lead Teacher. Applicant will be assigned to teach in a classroom. Childcare program is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. Base pay is negotiable depending on education, experience, and availability.

Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE Two Years of College Credit
• At least 21 years of age
• 21 semester or 31 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6
• Completion of a credentialing program approved by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required
• Two years of child development experience
• Current Mandated Reporter Training, SIDS, SUID, SBS and other applicable certificates
• Must have the Gateways Illinois Director Credential Level 2 or higher

Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the executive director
• Assume child care decision making during working hours
• Act in the classroom staff capacity during the first and last hour of the program shift, and during temporary staff absences
• Assists the executive director and acts in his behalf upon his absence
• Interact positively with the children and model good behavior. Use appropriate guidance and discipline techniques as outlined in discipline policy.
• Record daily activities of the children and document any major issues to the executive director and parents. Communicate with the families any incidents that have occurred and recorded on site.
• Plans and implements research based curriculum using various activities to stimulate the children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
• Provide continuous supervision to the children to ensure their health and safety.
• Complete and submit reports and records in a timely manner. Supervise and direct the teaching staff to perform other duties as assigned.
• Schedule parent conferences to discuss children's development and concerns. Work with family to develop goals and strategies as necessary.
• Promote and maintain positive professional working relationships with other staff in the center.
• Watches for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to the attention of the parents
• Uses positive discipline and guidance techniques
• Keeps records of the students' progress, routines, and interests, and inform parents about their child's development
• Assumes other duties as directed by the executive director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person