Teacher (0-3)

Chicago Youth Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming children's lives through education and care. As a Teacher for infants and toddlers, you will play a crucial role in fostering secure relationships and emotional well-being. This position involves creating individualized lesson plans, collaborating with families, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while developing your career in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education with Infant Toddler Courses required.
• Minimum Level 2 ECE/IT Gateways Credential needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive climate and responsive caregiving for children.
• Develop weekly lesson plans and facilitate self-esteem in children.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Observation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Level 2 ECE/IT Gateways Credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Description

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!

Position Details

• Title: Teacher (0-3)
• Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)
• Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org
• Compensation: $40,000 - $52,000
• Classification: Full Time; Exempt
• Reports to: Childcare Director
• Location: CYC Rebecca Crown Center at 7601 S. Phillips Ave (Chicago, IL)
• Schedule: 8:30a - 5:00p; Monday - Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive climate, responsive caregiving, and continuity to help children develop secure relationships, focusing on social and emotional well-being.
• Work with toddlers and two-year-olds, applying best practices for care and safety.
• Facilitate development of self-esteem, trust, and autonomy.
• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings.
• Develop weekly lesson plans with individualization.
• Refer children with special needs to appropriate staff and utilize child IFSP.
• Partner with families, encouraging parent involvement through meetings, activities, and home visits.
• Maintain supervision and routines in compliance with regulations.
• Engage children at their physical level during activities.
• Participate in professional development annually.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Mantras

• ATTITUDE MATTERS: Be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind.
• CARE FOR REAL: Show genuine care and respect to all.
• OWN IT: Take responsibility and follow through.
• PUSH FORWARD: Be progressive, innovative, and open to learning.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 Infant Toddler Courses.
• Infant/Toddler CDA or 120 credit hours in Infant Toddler (if no degree).
• Minimum Level 2 ECE/IT Gateways Credential, with a goal to obtain Level 5 by 2024.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year in EHS classroom in a NAEYC or Head Start setting.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Child observation, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Additional Information

Salary is commensurate with experience.