Daycare Assistant Teacher

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States The Goddard School - Chicago (South Loop), IL Full time

**Job description**

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighbourhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

**Qualifications**:
An Assistant teacher Staff must meet the qualifications of:

- The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.
- The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.
- The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
- The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
- The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area.
- Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis
- Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times
- Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms
- Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports

Assistant Teacher Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements:

- High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
- A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred

**Responsibilities**:
The Assistant teacher’s responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher’s responsibilities including but, not limited to the following:

- cleaning and sanitising
- active supervision
- Helping teacher with resources
- Assist food staff with distribution
- Opening and closing Checklists
- Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
- Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
- Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
- Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
- Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
- Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
- Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
- Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
- Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
- Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives

Monday to Friday (10 to 20 hours a Week)
Timing: 3 PM to 6 PM.

Daycare #Preschool #Assistant Teacher #Childcare #Aftercare #Toddler #ECE #Early Childhood Education

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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