Preschool Teacher

KINGS & QUEENS CHILDREN ACADEMY CHI; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education seeks a passionate Infant/Toddler Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role involves creating enriching programs and providing exceptional care and supervision for young children. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in child development, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy collaborating with families and colleagues, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking academy that values diversity and supports your professional growth while shaping the future of the next generation.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old with 60 semester hours of credits.
• C.P.R. and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements programs in accordance with curriculum objectives.
• Leads activities and ensures children's needs are met.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Child development knowledge

Professionalism

Organization skills

Education

60 semester hours from accredited college

Child care related courses

Experience in child development

Job description

Job Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher

Location: Batavia, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Center Director and Director delegate, the Early Childhood teacher acts as an integral member of the Kings and Queens Children Academy team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day supervision and operations of children through the conscientious application of Kings and Queens Children Academy standards and DCFS standards.

Essential Functions

1. Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
2. Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
3. Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleep room, outside and playground activities;
4. Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;
5. Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;
6. Meets emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom;
7. Follows all center policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook including Behavior Management, Serious Occurrence, Technology Use, Fire Drills, Workplace Harassment and Violence and Health and Safety practices;
8. Prepares and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for children’s use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required;
9. Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices;
10. Ensures any special dietary requirements are met;
11. Maintains open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s family;
12. Accurately performs all administrative tasks including entries for the classroom log book, center communication log book and required emergency and incident reporting in a timely manner;
13. Maintains confidentiality;
14. Attends monthly staff meetings;
15. Attends staff development workshops;
16. Adheres to dress code; If designated, takes calls and messages in a polite, helpful manner;
17. At times you may be asked to assist in another room;
18. Participates in team/room meetings;
19. Completes required training in a timely manner and attends in-services as needed;
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

1. Must be at least 19 years of age and have earned sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semesters.
2. Or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
3. Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid updated yearly
4. Knowledge of Child Care programs
5. High standard of professionalism
6. Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally and in accordance with Kings and Queens Children Academy standards
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and children’s needs
8. High energy level with a strong work ethic
9. Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment
10. Ability to safeguard confidential information
11. The incumbent must be capable of lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds
12. A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.

Benefits

1. Dental insurance
2. Employee discounts
3. Flexible schedule
4. Paid time off
5. Vision insurance
6. Competitive salaries
7. Career path opportunities

Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC – A fresh perspective on learning. In addition to being a provider of choice, we are passionate about building an organization where you can make an impact on future generations. It begins with the educators that we hire, and by helping you grow with us. We support a well-rounded, individualized curriculum that is fully engaging and tailored to each child’s developmental needs. This visionary approach helps craft enriching experiences and empowers children to be confident and successful lifelong learners.

Additional Information: Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at 630-664-6512. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.