Teacher

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 35,638 - 44,510; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University seeks a dedicated individual for the Children's Center to ensure the health and safety of enrolled children. You will implement age-appropriate activities while meeting their physical and emotional needs.

The role involves working well with staff and families, developing a nurturing educational environment, and participating in routine paperwork. A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is typically required, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 units in Infant/Toddler.
• 1-2 years experience in a licensed Child Care Center or comparable setting.
• Ability to interact well with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of young children.
• Implement an anti-bias, emergent-type curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Photoshop

ZoomBrowser systems

Job description

Provide for the health, safety and well being of the young children enrolled in the Children’s Center. Assist in the planning and implementation of a well‑balanced program of age‑appropriate experiences and activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the children in their classroom. This person must be able to work well with others and be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the Center’s mission, goals and philosophy.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and act in accordance with the school's philosophy and policies as stated in the Parent and Employee Handbooks, and the description of Performance Criteria.
• The supervision of children indoor and outdoors to ensure their safety and well‑being, moving with children as they change location (maintenance of a clean and safe environment, staff lounge as well as classroom and schoolyards).
• The development and implementation of an anti‑bias, emergent‑type curriculum that provides a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment that meets the entirety of children's individual needs, including areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical development, and creative expression.
• Meet the maintenance needs of the individual child (i.e., feeding, diaper‑changing, hand washing, nose blowing).
• Plan and provide snack/nutrition in accordance with the school's policy.
• Notify the lead teacher or associate teacher of needed supplies.
• Communicate effectively and cooperate with other staff members.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and other center functions or activities.
• Become familiar with routine room paperwork (i.e., medical sheets, sign‑in sheets, activity sheets) and assist in completing monthly status reports in a timely manner.
• Set regular job‑related goals and objectives, in cooperation and coordination with supervisors, to further personal and professional growth.
• Follow through on self‑initiated and assigned tasks.
• Be responsive to lead teachers (and teachers acting in their stead), taking and following through on requests and directions in a cooperative manner.
• Pass on information from parents to the lead teacher (e.g., medication, absences, general information), and refer parents to the lead teacher as appropriate.
• Provide supportive assistance to new substitutes and volunteers, as well as other new staff.
• Be flexible to meet program needs, including assisting teachers and children in other groups as needed.
• Able to respond quickly when a situation warrants immediate action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 units completed in Early Childhood Education or the equivalent (as stipulated by Department of Social Services State Licensing), including 3 units in Infant/Toddler if working with children under the age of 2.
• Minimum 1–2 years work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or comparable group Child Care Program. Infant/Toddler experience preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of early childhood education, child growth and development, and basic health and safety standards.
• Some knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and NAEYC Accreditation criteria helpful.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) and a demonstrated ability to understand and balance the needs of all of the center's primary clients: children, parents, teachers and the LMU community.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; nurturing, supportive, compassionate, responsive and conscientious.
• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Photoshop/ZoomBrowser systems.

Required Education

Typically a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field.

Physical Demands

• Maintaining a physically healthy condition to be able to pick up children weighing up to 45 pounds as needed, and to play actively with them.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop; occasionally run or crawl; speak clearly; see both near and far with depth perception; and hear at a conversation level.

Salary

This position is non‑exempt. Salary range: $25.87 – $32.31 per hour. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Visa Sponsorship

This position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer‑related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected bases under federal, state and local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies and practices. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non‑Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex‑based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here.