Lead Educator

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States ElevatEd Full time
Job Description

ElevatEd is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lead Educator to join our team at our Lakeview location. As a critical member of our team of educators, social workers, and specialists, you will support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.

We are committed to excellence, providing strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms that allow our staff to be their most creative selves. With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards, we are looking for those who are enthusiastic about guiding each child to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
  • Lead your teaching team in implementing a program that includes elements of our integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
  • Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
  • Establish and maintain good communication and a strong sense of community with directors, staff, and parents.
  • Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, teaching site, and the agency as a whole.
  • Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing development opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Can speak to the developmental skills being targeted in learning experiences following discussions with parents, teaching team, and in documentation, including weekly newsletters.
  • Maintains education in Early Childhood best practices through professional development, reading, and active communication with directors and social services team.
  • Responsible for the written and photo content of all newsletters, portfolios, and mass communications to classroom families.
  • Leads regular, and meaningful, communication with families, including in-person conversations/meetings, virtual meetings, emails, and bi-yearly parent-teacher conversations.
  • Takes initiative in, and has a global awareness of, all aspects of the teaching position, including classroom management, daily tasks, social-emotional needs of children, and adjusting to the needs in the classroom.

Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.
  • At least 20 years of age.
  • A love for children and a passion for helping them reach their full potential.
  • Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where children's curiosity is encouraged and celebrated.

Benefits:

  • Free Fitness Membership (individual and family)
  • Free Apachi Day Camp Sessions
  • Free Community Engagement Programs
  • Ongoing JCC professional development and access to JUF Scholarship funding available

ElevatEd provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, marital status, apparent or non-apparent disability, veteran's status, or unfavorable discharge from military service in accordance with state and federal laws.

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