Kimball Day Care
0-3 Early Head Start Lead Teacher
Kimball Day Care, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
General Summary
Under the direction of the 0-3 Coordinator, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to part-time classroom teacher duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education, and the ability to lead the classroom team to ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life. To encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children and to attend to their safety and welfare. To promote family engagement in all aspects of the program.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan.
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate.
Introduces, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
Participates in grantee and delegate component pre-service training. Implements program curricula in the classroom.
Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environment (including sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces in the classroom).
Performs the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Early Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans, and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Guides and facilitates the activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
Cooperates with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.
Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per program procedures.
Uses home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assists parents in developing observational skills, and solicits parent observations.
Employment Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development.
Gateways ECE Credential Level 5.
Gateways Infant/Toddler Level 5.
Experience:
Work or educational experience in the classroom, and collaborating with parents in the education of their children. Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Early Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have an Infant Toddler Level 5 gateways credential?
Do you have a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Chicago, IL 60647: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Under the direction of the 0-3 Coordinator, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to part-time classroom teacher duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education, and the ability to lead the classroom team to ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life. To encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children and to attend to their safety and welfare. To promote family engagement in all aspects of the program.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan.
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate.
Introduces, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
Participates in grantee and delegate component pre-service training. Implements program curricula in the classroom.
Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environment (including sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces in the classroom).
Performs the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Early Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans, and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Guides and facilitates the activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
Cooperates with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.
Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per program procedures.
Uses home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assists parents in developing observational skills, and solicits parent observations.
Employment Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development.
Gateways ECE Credential Level 5.
Gateways Infant/Toddler Level 5.
Experience:
Work or educational experience in the classroom, and collaborating with parents in the education of their children. Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Early Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have an Infant Toddler Level 5 gateways credential?
Do you have a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Chicago, IL 60647: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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