Twos Lead Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Chicago is seeking a motivated Twos Lead Daycare Teacher to create a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Responsibilities include developing classroom management systems, ensuring safety, and fostering family involvement. The role offers a full-time schedule with various benefits including health insurance and professional development assistance.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Child Development Associate Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children’s physical and intellectual development.
• Communicate professionally with families and faculty.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate Certification

Job description

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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 collaboratively with another teacher and 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop a classroom management system supporting the goals and developmental level of the children.
• Ensure children are within state ratio requirements.
• Perform cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately.
• Support children’s physical and intellectual development.
• Adapt programs to meet individual needs.
• Create a multicultural learning environment.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Communicate professionally with families and faculty.
• Encourage family involvement in children’s learning.
• Maintain portfolios for each child and document observations.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

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

Schedule and Location

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. In-person work location.

Additional Information

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by franchisees, who set their own wages and benefits.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

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