Head Start Infant & Toddler Support Teacher

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life & AD&D insurance

403B retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start is seeking dedicated staff to support early childhood education in a nurturing, inclusive environment. As a Teacher I/II role support, you will implement engaging activities, monitor safety, and collaborate with families to promote children's development.

Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive medical coverage, and a 403(b) retirement plan. The position emphasizes adherence to Head Start standards and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six college credit hours in Child Development within the first year or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 36+ college credits in early childhood education if the degree is in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, State Licensing Standards, and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Manage the day-to-day classroom operations in the absence of a Teacher I, Teacher II, or Teacher III.
• Conduct community recruitment for the program.
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children at all times.
• Maintain and rotate classroom materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to develop individualized goals for children.
• Maintain comprehensive assessment portfolios for each child.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings and implement IEP/IFSP in collaboration with the teacher.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences in collaboration with the teacher.
• Provide social and emotional support, and implement curriculum with intentional teaching experiences.
• Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with six college credits in Child Development/Associate’s Degree in ECE

36+ college credits in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start is seeking dedicated staff to support early childhood education in a nurturing, inclusive environment. As a Teacher I/II role support, you will implement engaging activities, monitor safety, and collaborate with families to promote children's development.

Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive medical coverage, and a 403(b) retirement plan. The position emphasizes adherence to Head Start standards and ongoing professional growth.