Teacher Birth-Three

Marillac St. Vincent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marillac St. Vincent in Chicago is seeking a full-time Teacher for its Birth to Three program. The role involves developing educational plans, collaborating with the team, and ensuring a nurturing environment for young children.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and possess three years of relevant teaching experience. Knowledge of Creative Curriculum is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of prior teaching experience in early childhood settings.
• Knowledgeable in Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Understanding developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 3.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain education information for children.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development.
• Plan and implement classroom activities that promote development.

Skills

Ability to establish respectful relationships with families

Cooperation with Teacher Assistants

Proficient in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

IT Credential Level 4

ECE Credential Level 4

Job description

Job Title: Teacher – Birth to Three

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week in the Early Childhood Programs department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Administration

• With Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher develop and maintain confidential education information for children.
• When Lead Teacher is absent, facilitate and document weekly team meetings.
• Monitor and ensure daily attendance and meal participation reports are completed.
• Accurately complete all required program documentation and submit it in a timely manner to Lead Teacher.
• Protect all confidential information.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director and Lead Teacher to assess strengths and challenges and develop annual goals.
• Collaborate with Assistant Teacher to develop professional goals and review them quarterly for necessary adjustments.
• Input classroom data into the appropriate information systems.

Child Development

• Observe, assess, and document each child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self‑images and experience success.
• Document individualized education plans for each child.
• Incorporate individualized educational activities into lesson plans.
• Identify developmental concerns and follow agency protocol.

Curriculum

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• With Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement.
• Collaborate with support staff to integrate assessment results into curriculum and lesson planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood Education.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and support staff to incorporate assessment results into curriculum and lesson planning.

Classroom Environment

• Assume responsibility for classroom management during Lead Teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a classroom environment that includes positive guidance techniques meeting state and local licensing regulations, NAEYC performance standards, and the organization’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Ensure all children are always under appropriate supervision.
• Maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and engaging environment that encourages children’s independence and self‑selection of activities.
• Create a secure environment that invites learning through exploration and discovery.
• Maintain and care for equipment and materials.
• Notify supervisor and appropriate parties of needed repairs or maintenance for classroom, playground, gym, and large motor room.

Parent Involvement

• Coordinate with Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, and Family Support to schedule and ensure completion of at least two Parent‑Teacher conferences for each child.
• Encourage parent participation in the program.
• Develop effective partnerships with families.
• Provide examples and ideas for educational activities for parent/child participation at home.
• Encourage family engagement, including participation in quarterly Family Engagement Events.

Other

• Attend all required meetings and trainings, including mentoring and coaching trainings.
• Participate in Teacher meetings, trainings, supervision, and weekly team meetings, making contributions as needed.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), IT Credential Level 4 and ECE Credential Level 4.
• Illinois Gateways member.
• Three (3) years of prior teaching experience in a relevant early childhood group setting.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 3 years.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish a respectful and trustworthy relationship with toddlers, twos, and their families.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with Teacher Assistants, including assisting them in increasing their professional knowledge and skills regarding developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers and two’s.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Perform typical office activities such as seated computer entry, filing, lifting and carrying office supplies.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20–25 pounds.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to perform essential duties.
• Require fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Work Environment

• Internal office space.
• Noise level usually moderate.