Early Head Start Teacher - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Educare Chicago; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de premier plan recherche un enseignant en Early Head Start pour rejoindre son équipe. L'enseignant travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le Lead Teacher pour planifier des leçons basées sur des pratiques éprouvées, tout en adaptant les expériences d'apprentissage selon les besoins uniques de chaque enfant. Rejoignez-nous pour faire la différence dans la vie des jeunes enfants et célébrer la diversité dans un environnement d'apprentissage inclusif.

Benefits

Plans de santé complets

Programme de développement professionnel

Contribution 401k

Jours de bénévolat payés

Congé parental payé de 6 mois

Qualifications

• Diplôme de deux ans en éducation de la petite enfance ou développement de l'enfant.
• Deux ans d'expérience dans un cadre de petite enfance.
• Certification en manipulation des aliments, premiers secours et RCR préférée.

Responsibilities

• Créer des plans de leçon engageants pour les enfants de 0 à 3 ans.
• Gérer les activités quotidiennes de la classe.
• Documenter la santé et le développement de chaque enfant.

Skills

Communication

Engagement avec les familles

Développement de l'enfant

Education

Associate’s degree en éducation de la petite enfance

Illinois Gateways Infant/Toddler Credential Level 3

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Early Head Start Teacher - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do!

The EHS Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create comprehensive and engaging lesson plans grounded in research-based practices for 0-3 year olds. Your creativity will shine as you tailor individualized lesson plans that cater to the unique needs of each child, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate setting. You will manage daily classroom activities, bringing excitement and energy to every learning

Reporting to the Lead Teacher, you will:

• Classroom Environment: Create a vibrant classroom environment based on ITERS guidelines and integrate CLASS concepts into daily teacher child interactions and routines, aligning with the IELDS/Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Lesson Planning: Plan and implement lesson plans using researched-based Creative Curriculum with clear goals, objectives, experiences, and outcomes for children, integrating health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement.
• Tailor Learning: Complete required documentation, use child assessments, screening results and observation data to design developmentally appropriate experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for every child.
• Create Lasting Connections: Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits each year, building strong relationships and partnerships with families to support children’s growth. Participate in Family Child Reviews.
• Inclusive Practices: Adhere to Individualized Education Programs and Family Service Plans, providing tailored support for every child as directed by Lead Teacher, Education Managers or Consultants.
• Champion Diversity: Incorporate children’s interests, cultures, and school readiness goals into individualized and group learning opportunities, celebrating the richness of our community.
• Ensure Safety: Adhere to state licensing standards, Head Start guidelines, and ISBE regulations by implementing active supervision strategies to ensure the safety of all children, guaranteeing that no child is ever left alone or unattended. Implement positive discipline guidance in the classroom to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages positive interactions.
• Monitor Progress: Observe and document each child’s health, skills, and development, facilitating curriculum planning sessions to set clear learning goals based on your findings. Monitor child education binders and ensure all confidential information is protected. Maintain Education binders.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Share best practices and work together with Lead Teacher and Teacher Aide to uphold the organization’s core values. This entails keeping the classroom environment, ensuring organization, and addressing the diaper or potty-training requirements of the children, as necessary.
• Stay Compliant: Adhere to all Early Head Start/Prevention Initiative regulations, DCFS State licensing Standards, Standards of Conduct and Start Early philosophy, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. Manage responsibilities about daily attendance, parent sign-in and complete meal participation reports.
• Recruitment Efforts: Take part in recruitment activities to maintain full enrollment in the program, engaging with families in the community to spread awareness about the benefits of our program offerings.
• Training and Professional Development: Take part in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting children’s school readiness goals. This includes ongoing reflective supervision, all staff meetings, pre-service training and other required training sessions during professional development days.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to all relevant regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), OR Sixty (60) college credit hours with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours (6 semester hours of which are in infant/toddler development.
• Illinois Gateways Infant/Toddler Credential Level 3, Food Handler Certification, First Aid and CPR preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an early childhood setting, ideally with knowledge of Head Start/Preschool for All programs.
• Preferred knowledge Creative Curriculum, Coaching to Fidelity, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ITERS/ECERS and CLASS and Child Developmentally screening and assessment tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

We recognize that few candidates might meet every single piece of knowledge, experience, or education listed here. Research shows that women and people of color, among many other historically excluded groups, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Start Early is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your qualifications don’t perfectly align with everything in the job description, we still encourage you to apply!

We believe that all employees should be paid fairly. As of the time of this posting, this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, as well as business needs and limitations.

Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.