School Age Teacher

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Infant/Toddler Teachers to join their team in North Chicago. This role involves preparing engaging lessons and fostering a love of learning among young children. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in Education with a focus on Child Development, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives while adhering to high standards of care. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to nurturing young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Education with a focus on Child Development required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement age-appropriate classroom lessons.
• Maintain high-quality child care standards and emotional control under stress.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Relations

Ability to Follow Policies

Education

Associate’s degree in Education

Concentration in Child Development or Early Childhood

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Department: Youth and Family Potential - Early Head Start

Location: North Chicago, IL

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Do you love kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children? Do you have a need to give back to the community?

Step by Step Daycare is currently hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers for its North Chicago, IL location.

The School Age Teacher will prepare and implement age-appropriate classroom lessons in core subjects, and work to develop life skills and a love of learning in all their students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Working conditions:

Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Education with a concentration in Child Development or Early Childhood
• Thorough understanding of child care center operations
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedures
• Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
• Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers
• Experience as a classroom teacher of young children

Job Type:

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: North Chicago, IL

All interested applicants can send their resumes to:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html, or .ascii format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.