Job Summary Are you ready to change the world? Come work with our team of passionate and dedicated Educators, inspiring and nurturing young learners during their formative years. In this vital role, you will create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment that promotes optimum early childhood development. Your enthusiasm and knowlege will help children build foundational skills in social-emotional growth, and physical development as well as cementing skills they are learning at home and school This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a collaborative and supportive team. We have upcoming opportunities in our birth to three program as well as our school-age after-school and summer camp programs. Responsibilities Create and maintain a predictable classroom environment, engaging children in their learning experience and daily routines to promote independence and self-regulation. Adapt and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using Pro-Care's Learning Beyond Paper curriculum, that aligns with state standards and meets accreditation guidelines. Engage with and manage a group of young children effectively using appropriate classroom & behavior management skills and strategies. Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking student progress, documenting activities, and communicating with parents or guardians. Foster positive relationships with children by providing nurturing care, guidance, and conflict management when necessary. Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, meal services, and supplies needed and establish positive, ongoing and effective communication with parents. Support children with special needs by adapting activities and lessons, when possible, to ensure inclusive learning opportunities. Requirements Must meet DCFS Teacher qualification (60 college credits with 6 in ECE plus 1560 hours in a licensed/structured educational setting. Strong knowledge of early childhood development and early childhood education. Familiarity with learning technology tools such as ProCare software. Excellent communication skills for effectively engaging children, parents and teammates. Ability and eagerness to plan and implement engaging environments, lessons and activities that encourage exploration and learning. HOC is a great next step for your career as an Early Childhood Professional. Join us and see why out team members are celebrating 20+ years with this growing program!

Pay:

$19.25 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person