Early Childhood Teacher (Head Start) — Growth Path

Brightpoint, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint, Inc. is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher for the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago. The role uses Head Start and Creative Curriculum to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences.

You will develop individualized lesson plans and meet with parents to support positive student outcomes. The position requires an Associate’s Degree or CDA with credentials, 1 year of experience with children/families, and eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or CDA with required credits.
• Ability to obtain Gateways Level 4 credentials within 12 months.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children or families.

Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum implementation to support high-quality teaching reflecting parental and cultural influences.
• Responsible for the education requirements of children in assigned classroom, including required screenings.
• Assesses children and documents results.
• Collaborates with teaching team to set guidelines and goals for the classroom.
• Conducts small group, large group, and individualized activities.
• Actively supervises and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all children indoors and outdoors.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic and educational approaches in early education.
• Prepares supplies and environment for activities.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Parental communication

Student assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development

CDA credential

Gateways Level 4 (ECE) credential

Gateways Infant/Toddler Level 4 credential

1 year experience with children/families

Job description

Brightpoint, Inc. is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher for the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago. The role uses Head Start and Creative Curriculum to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences.

You will develop individualized lesson plans and meet with parents to support positive student outcomes. The position requires an Associate’s Degree or CDA with credentials, 1 year of experience with children/families, and eligibility