Lead Infant Daycare Teacher.

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking preschool dedicated to nurturing young minds! As a Daycare Teacher, you will create a safe, engaging, and multicultural environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. This role emphasizes collaboration with fellow educators and the importance of family involvement in the learning process. With a focus on child development and a commitment to professional growth, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners. If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in ECE or related field is a must.
• CDA Certification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop classroom management systems tailored to children's needs.
• Engage families in their children's learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Job description

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state-of-the-art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Overview

A Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a teacher is responsible for working together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Educational Qualifications

1. An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
3. Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.

Lead Infant Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
2. Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
3. Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements.
4. Perform cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately.
5. Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence.
6. Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
7. Create a multicultural learning environment.
8. Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
9. Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
10. Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
11. Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences.
12. Maintain a portfolio for each child.
13. Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
14. Perform child observations and document in their portfolios; use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress).
15. Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee assistance program
5. Employee discount
6. Health insurance
7. Paid time off
8. Professional development assistance
9. Referral program
10. Retirement plan
11. Tuition reimbursement
12. Vision insurance

Schedule:

1. 8 hour shift
2. After school
3. Day shift
4. Monday to Friday
5. No weekends

Work Location: In person

Note: Must be Fully COVID Vaccinated.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.