Full-Time Preschool Associate Teacher

Full-Time Preschool Associate Teacher Oak Leaf Academy, LLC

• 2.7 Oak Park, IL Job Details Full-time | Contract $38,000
• $40,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications CPR Certification Early childhood education Child Development Safe environment creation Performing background checks Associate's degree Child Development Associate Certification Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Oak Leaf Academy, a premier preschool in Oak Park, is looking for a Full-time Preschool Associate Teacher.

This candidate MUST have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field. The people we hire are warm, fun, energetic, and passionate individuals who love working with children and who want to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We hire those who are career-driven and who are committed to providing quality care here, at Oak Leaf Academy. At OLA we GROW, LEARN, and

EXPERIENCE.

For those seeking a career in ECE, please email a copy of your resume and transcripts. We look forward to speaking with you! The position(s) available:

• Full-Time Preschool Associate Teacher Qualifications:

• Must be warm, fun and energetic individuals who will provide a safe, happy and learning environment.
• Must have at least two years' experience working with children ages two to four-years-old.
• Are able to provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum promoting creativity, individuality, and independence of all children.
• Will provide a safe, nurturing, family centered environment in which children can thrive and grow both physically and intellectually.
• Will need to provide developmentally appropriate activities enhancing the skills needed for successful learning in a fun and exciting way.
• Will focus on social and emotional health, progression in cognitive development and strengthening fine and gross motor skills.
• Will promote healthy bodies as well as healthy minds with daily exercise and positive relationships.
• Will include daily fine arts activities including music, art and language enhancement.
• Will have healthy open relationships between the families, children and the staff.
• Will provide annual written developmental assessments, annual parent-teacher conferences and ongoing student portfolios documenting the children's progression and fun while learning.
• Have at least 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, specifically covering children from birth to age six in the course description.

Salary and benefits provided. Background check and references required.

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$38,000.00

• $40,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location:

In person