Lead Teacher

1 week ago


Chicago, United States TJ's Heavenly Angels Academy Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Teacher

Flexible hours (35-40 hours each week) Monday – Friday / $14-$18 an hour depending on qualifications and experience

Must be passionate about the work you do and have a positive attitude for the work you do with children.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree or a CDA with a minimum of 12 ECE credit hours. Early Head Start / Head Start experience preferred. Teacher experience and skills include, but are not limited to:

Supervise and ensure that children are safe during all activities.

Participate in all planning activities with and for children. Be able to solve basic needs and/or problems that may arise with children as individuals or as a group.

Use appropriate language, positive interactions, positive discipline, guidance and redirecting techniques and modeling of positive/appropriate behaviors.

Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaire, SE, ESI and Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum

Completes daily reports and observational notes on each child’s daily activities.

Meet with director monthly to discuss individual progress reports on children.

Assist and participate in parent quarterly meeting.

Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director.

Attend trainings and conferences to obtain 20 mandatory hours per DCFS annually.

Assist children in toileting and cleaning up behind themselves.

Assist Director in designing, implementing lesson plans for the program and strategic plans.

Assist with implementation of being accredited and advancing the program in the Quality Rating Sys.

Implement cleaning, sanitation and disinfectant practices throughout the day at the end of your shift.

Perform other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have strong interpersonal skills and patience with children.

Must have at least 6 college credit hours in ECE or an Associate Degree or CDA.

Must successfully pass all DCFS requirements (background check and fingerprinting).

Must be willing to work with all age groups.

Must be willing to continue your education.

Must complete the following on-line trainings within 15 days of hire: Mandated Reporter, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death.

Level 1 ECE Training must be completed within 30 days of hire

HeadStart and Early HeadStart experience preferred.

Company DescriptionTJs Heavenly Angels Academy, Inc. is a home daycare. In business since 2001. Serving children and families between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years.Company DescriptionTJs Heavenly Angels Academy, Inc. is a home daycare. In business since 2001. Serving children and families between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years.
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