Early Childhood Teaching Assistant - Inclusive IEP Support

Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 26 174 - 37 195; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our teaching team. You will implement curriculum, supervise children, communicate with families, and support inclusive education for children with identified or suspected disabilities.

The position requires an associate’s or bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE), with a CDA preferred; at least 30 college credits in ECE; one year of relevant experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) is required for some positions and preferred for all.
• A minimum of 30 college semester credits overall with at least 15 credits in ECE, and an infant-toddler CDA.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in another field requires a minimum of 30 college semester credits in ECE.

Responsabilités

• Implement program objectives as part of a teaching team and provide support to the Master Teachers with all classroom activities.
• Implement curriculum, supervise children, communicate with parents, and maintain a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Work as part of the classroom team to support the full inclusion of children with identified and suspected disabilities.
• Prepare lesson plans, complete observations, and assess children in collaboration with the classroom team.
• Follow through with activities and materials aligned with the children’s IEP goals throughout the school day.
• Collect behavior data as requested for children with identified concerns.
• Adhere to teacher/clinical/administrative recommendations regarding curriculum and programming.
• Maintain consistent communication with children’s families/guardians in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
• Participate in all scheduled team meetings pertaining to the classroom and assist in planning field trips.
• Assume responsibility for one group of children engaged in a specific activity and supervise/free play times; assist with cleanup.
• Prepare the room for activities in the morning and after nap time; participate in all in-house trainings and parent meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bilingual

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Formation

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Infant-toddler CDA

30 college credits in ECE

Description du poste

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our teaching team. You will implement curriculum, supervise children, communicate with families, and support inclusive education for children with identified or suspected disabilities.

The position requires an associate’s or bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE), with a CDA preferred; at least 30 college credits in ECE; one year of relevant experience is a plus.