Company Info


Family Focus
910 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago, IL, United States
Phone: 773-643-0452
Web Site: https://www.family-focus.org/

Assistant Teacher

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Job ID:

22083

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States 

Category:

Education, Nonprofit-Social Services, Other

Salary:

$20.00 per hour
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Job Views:

1349

Zip Code:

60615

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

08.16.2024
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Occupations:

Education: Early Childhood Care & Development

Job Description:

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for contributing to the classroom team in planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool and/ or Head Start children. Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities that meet the needs of individual children and are based on IL standards and Head Start standards. Work with birth to 5-year-old children in groups and individually. Demonstrate initiative in creating a positive team. All teachers serve as ambassadors for the school and the agency.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
  •  Assist the lead teacher in preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas: language, cognitive, physical, personal, social/emotional, and creative.
  • Create an atmosphere in which children can learn, grow, build self-esteem, and in which they can feel secure. Adapt curriculum and provides leadership for planning and implementation of activities to meet each child's individual needs. Work positively with the team to assess the needs of individual children. Collaborate with the service review team. in initiating referrals for special needs services.
  • Participate in child staffing. Participate in parent-teacher conferences, and other formal/ informal conference conversations throughout the year as appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents.
  • Observe, document, and report appropriate aspects of and changes in the child's health, including but not limited to injuries, changes in physical appearance and/or social behaviors. Fill out appropriate accident and incident reports on the day of occurrence.
  • With the classroom team, responsible for room arrangements and proper care of classroom equipment. Maintain a safe, neat, orderly, and clean environment that is age-appropriate for children. Collaborate with lead teacher and director around the ordering and purchasing of supplies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of an Associate degree in Child Development from an accredited institution or working towards an Associate degree with a minimum of 30 college credit hours, of which 15 must be in ECE or child development. 
  • Must have Gateways ECE/IT Credential Level 4
  • Relates well with children and adults.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse populations. Possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
  • Schedule: M-F (9:30 AM-6:00 PM)

This is a full-time nonexempt position.
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!
 
The team at Family Focus is uniquely committed to the success of our participants and the values that unite us: family support, recognition, respect, and honor for each other, delivery of excellence in all we do, and trust in the richness of our diversity. We offer excellent benefits and time off that include wellness days! Apply today and make a difference tomorrow. To learn more about Family Focus, visit www.family-focus.org
 
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Infant, Toddler, Child Development, Teacher.