Morning Assistant Teacher

Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) Experience with young children and teaching experience preferred Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.) Ability to demonstrate physical stamina: standing for long periods of time and quickly moving from sitting to standing Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing and possibly carrying children up to 40lbs. Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 6:30am-9:30am

Job Description:

Work under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher and do not assume full responsibility for a group of children, except as allowed by section 407.190(e)(2) in licensing standards Read, learn, understand and follow Rainforest's creative curriculum Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each student Assist in implementing activities that correspond with Illinois Early Learning Standards, creative curriculum and are developmentally appropriate for your age group Maintain daily communication with parents and maintain confidentiality Document ouch/incident reports Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate, safe and follows DCFS licensing standards Participate, help prepare for and attend Rainforest's scheduled art shows Attend in-service and staff meetings Demonstrate a love for learning and children Must have the ability to nurture children, maintain respectful relationships with families and be sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Register for Gateways to Opportunity and complete required trainings Follow all of Rainforest's policies and procedures Follow DCFS licensing standards

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.60 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person