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Preschool Assistant Teacher

1 month ago


Chicago, United States Sonnets Academy Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join our Preschool Program (3yrs - 4ys). This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.

Our Early Childhood Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering a safe and organized learning environment. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the infant and toddler classrooms and is directly supervised and mentored by the classroom Lead Teacher. Youll help provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum, which reflects best practices in the preschool industry.

Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401K
  • Employee Discount
  • Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays
  • Two Professional Development/Institute Days
  • Paid Sick, Personal Leave and Vacation
  • Full Time Position
  • Up to $42,000. Salary dependent on experience and level of education.
Qualifications and Skills
  • CDA, Associates Degree, or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for three and four year olds
  • Must be a team player and eager to work with others
  • Positive and proactive communication skills
  • One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood classroom
  • Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Support and help implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play based and structured environment
  • Help facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safe peer interactions throughout the day
  • Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each childs independent learning
  • In collaboration with Lead Teacher, review weekly and monthly lesson plans and prep the materials needed to implement the activities
  • Documents daily reports for each child on classroom app for parents
  • Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children
  • Follow supervision, mentorship and instruction from Lead Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students
  • Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings and cross age group team meetings
  • Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and community members by communicating in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner
Work Location:
  • One location
  • Lincoln Park
  • Positions Hiring Immediately


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