Early Childhood Teacher — Head Start & Growth Path

Brightpoint-2004b8a2; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff supporting children and families in the Schaumburg area. The Early Childhood Teacher will develop lesson plans, meet with parents, and apply Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum approaches to foster growth.

We are an NAEYC-accredited center with ExceleRate Gold designation, offering a supportive team, high-quality supervision, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or CDA with 30 college credits completed, including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

• Participates in classroom curriculum implementation to support high quality teaching and learning practices reflecting mandated elements and parental and cultural influences.
• Responsible for the education requirements of children in the classroom, including all required screenings.
• Assesses children and documents results.
• Collaborates with teaching team to establish guidelines and goals for the classroom and contribute ideas for lesson plans.
• Conducts small group, large group, and individualized activities.
• Supervises and ensures safety and wellbeing of all children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic and educational approaches in early education.
• Ensures safety rules are observed during field trips, walking trips, and on the playground.
• Prepares supplies and environment for activities.

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development or related field

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff supporting children and families in the Schaumburg area. The Early Childhood Teacher will develop lesson plans, meet with parents, and apply Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum approaches to foster growth.

We are an NAEYC-accredited center with ExceleRate Gold designation, offering a supportive team, high-quality supervision, and opportunities for professional development.