Lead Teacher 0-3 (Infant Toddler)

Family Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering families and children in Chicago and Northeast Illinois. As a Lead Teacher for infants and toddlers, you will play a crucial role in nurturing young minds and fostering their development through engaging activities and focused observations. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. With a commitment to holistic family support services, this organization values community and collaboration, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $2,500

Professional Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Family Support Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development required.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience with infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of infants and toddlers in a classroom setting.
• Conduct observations and develop action plans for child development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant Toddler Gateways Credential Level 5

Tools

Computers and Software

Job description

At Family Focus, we are dedicated to setting families up for success and empowering them to thrive – one dream at a time. Join our mission-driven team and be part of an organization that is committed to fostering brighter futures for children, youth, and families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois.

Current Open Position: Lead Teacher 0-3 (Infant Toddler)

Location: 7037A Stony Island Ave, South Shore, Chicago, IL

Job Id: 973

# of Openings: 2

Welcome to Family Focus, where we're on a mission to empower families and their children across Chicagoland! Through our comprehensive range of holistic family support services, including center-based and home-based services, emergency assistance, prevention initiatives, early childhood education, after-school programs, and more, we believe in the power of community support to unlock the full potential of our neighborhoods.

The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and management of a class of Infants and Toddlers following the goals and curriculum plan. The principal duties of the Infant Lead Teacher include conducting focused observations of children, developing action plans, carrying out activities daily, and evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center.

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of an Infant Toddler Gateways Credential Level 5.
• Minimum of one-year of teaching experience.
• Experience supervising and leading classroom team in preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas: language, cognitive, physical, personal, social/emotional, and creative.
• Knowledge of childcare routines as carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers, direct reports, children’s parents, families, and community partners.
• Experience organizing and/or delegating administrative record keeping, including daily attendance and health checks.
• Knowledge of Early Head Start program principles, practices, and cornerstones.
• Excellent comprehension and navigation of computers, software, and databases.

This is a full-time exempt position. $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Infant, Toddler, Child Development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois, we invite you to explore our internship opportunities. Join us in advancing our mission to empower children and strengthen families. For more information, please email our HR team at [e-mail].