Lead Head Start Teacher

Lead Head Start Teacher Lansing, IL 60438 $24

• $26 an hour
• Full-time $24
• $26 an hour
• Full-time A Step Up Career Academy
• Center is a company in

EDUCATION

in Lansing, IL 60438. We are fun, professional, and creative.

Our work environment includes:

Lively atmosphere Work-from-home days Modern office setting Growth opportunities Safe work environment Relaxed atmosphere On-the-job training Casual work attire Company perks A Step Up Career Academy Center is seeking a qualified Head Start Teacher for our 3

• 5 year-old classroom.

The Head Start Teacher needs to prepare children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them the essential elements they will encounter soon after entering school. A head start teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to prepare them effectively include knowledge of best practices, preschool educational methods, and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the child's healthy mental and emotional development so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

• A STEP UP CAREER ACADEMY CENTER HEAD START TEACHER CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, OR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

• PLEASE

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• THIS

IS A PERMANENT POSITION WITH FULL-TIME HOURS. THE AVAILABLE SHIFT FOR THIS POSITION IS 8

00 AM

• 5:00 PM
• Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.

) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Proven experience as a Head Start Teacher Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as a mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen Certification in child and adult CPR BA in education or relevant field Valid license to practice the profession

DCFS REQUIRED TRAINING

Mandated Reporter, SIDS, Shaken Baby, Trauma Informed Care, Child Development, Health & Safety Basics & Food Handler

A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, OR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IS REQUIRED.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00

• $26.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Head Start teacher candidates must have one of the following to be considered for the position: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or Interdisciplinary studies (IS). Please provide details on which degree you have obtained. Please be ready to send us a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Childcare:

2 years (Preferred)

Preschool:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person