Lead Qualified Teachers for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, and Preschool

What we offer: Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications, with opportunities for bonuses and increases Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid In-Service Days Professional development / continuing education assistance Retirement program Collaborative, supportive team environment and warm, generous parents Low classroom ratios Ample materials—no out-of-pocket spending ...and more! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain the health, safety, and supervision of all children at all times Create a fun, safe, and positive learningenvironment that encourages respect, responsibility, and cooperation among children and promotes intellectual and creative growth Collaborate with colleagues to prepare weekly lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 0-5 years old, including developing schedules/routines to ensure adequate physical activity, playtime, and rest time Gear the program to the needs of individual children, with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles and paces of learning Perform all necessary daily activities in a timely manner, such as setting up or closing down the classroom, cleaning and sanitizing toys and equipment, diaper changing/potty training, etc. Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress Participate in recommended training courses and other aspects of professional growth

Qualifications: Must be able to work the required shift of 9/9:30am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Associates, CDA, or Bachelors preferred, but at minimum must be teacher qualified per DCFS (must provide copy of college transcripts with ECE courses and or CDA certificate). Must meet all state DCFS requirements, including but not limited to passing a criminal background check and a physical with TB test and proof of vaccinations for MMR and T-dap. Minimum of one year of child development experience in a nursery, school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center. Demonstration of successful experience with young children (infants, toddlers, twos, and/or preschoolers). Ability and willingness to maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive information. Demonstration of professional communication with parents and co-workers. Ability to lift children up to 40 pounds if need be. Must be dependable and have reliable transportation. Have or be willing to obtain CPR certification. Commitment to continued education. We invite qualified candidates who are enthusiastic about early childhood education and are committed to making a difference in the lives of young children to apply for this rewarding opportunity.