Pre-K Teacher/Director

We are seeking a Director/Lead Teacher to join our team! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children.

Responsibilities:

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth Create a fun and safe learning environment Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

DCFS and Health Department requires physical, TB test, proof of MMR vaccines and T-dap on the DCFS form (if hired, will go over paperwork) Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following Planning, supervising and implementing the program for child care in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the center. Gearing the program to the needs of individual children, with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles and paces of learning. Perform daily activities, including setting up the classroom, conducting activities, and cleaning and sanitizing toys and equipment Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children Prepare and turn in monthly lesson plans and monthly newsletters, these are to be available to the parents by the first of every month. Deadline for turning lesson plans in is the last Monday of every month. Must participate in 15 hours of in-service training or off site training per calendar year.

Qualifications:

DCFS Standards The child care director shall be at least 21 years of age. The child care director shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) All new child care directors hired on or after July 1, 2017 shall have a minimum of an associate degree in child development or early childhood education, or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education) and either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 50.720(b) and http://www.ilgateways.com/en/illinois-directorcredential-idc) or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management. 2) Effective July 1, 2017, licensed child care centers must have an employee on site at all times with a minimum of an associate degree in child development or early childhood education or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person