Twos Lead Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Daycare Teachers for their new preschool in Chicago's South Loop. This role involves creating a nurturing and safe learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Teachers will engage with families, adapt programs to meet individual needs, and promote a diverse learning atmosphere. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive faculty, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape young minds in a state-of-the-art facility. If you are a motivated self-starter with a love for teaching, this is the perfect chance to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in ECE or related field is required.
• CDA Certification is preferred for this teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
• Develop classroom management systems to support children's goals.
• Communicate professionally with families and faculty.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Job description

Job description

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state-of-the-art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Overview

A Two's Lead Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a teacher is responsible for working together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Educational Qualifications

• An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.

Two's Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements.
• Perform cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately.
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence.
• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences.
• Maintain a portfolio for each child.
• Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
• Perform child observations and document in their portfolios, using assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress).
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM.

Work Location: In person