Sonnets Preschool & Infant Program
Infant Lead Teacher
Sonnets Preschool & Infant Program, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full-time Early Childhood Lead Teacher to join our Infant Classroom (9 months to 18 months old). This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.Our Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for creating their own curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering open communication with parents about progress, schedules, and individual achievement. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator, and other members of the infant classrooms. You’ll help provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum, which reflects best practices in the daycare industry.Responsibilities and Duties
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play-based and structured environment.Arrange indoor and outdoor play spaces that facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safe peer interactions.Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning.Assess and report using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes, and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the child’s progress.Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children.Supervise, mentor, and instruct Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students.Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings, and cross-age group team meetings.Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area.Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 9 months to 18 months old.Experience creating curriculum lessons for age group.Must be a team player and eager to work with others.Excellent organization skills.Positive and proactive communication skills.One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood infant classroom.Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements.Work Location
One location: Lincoln ParkCompensation and Benefits
$48,000 - $53,000 per year (Salary dependent on experience and level of education).Benefits include:401(k)Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsurancePaid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidaysTwo Professional Development/Institute DaysPaid VacationOpportunity for advancementWellness resourcesPaid time offParental leaveScheduled Work Hours: 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM with an hour-long lunch break. After a 90-day probationary period, your classroom hours will be 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM or 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM, depending on when your assigned classroom opens for the day. Once a week, you will have an hour from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM for 'office hours'/scheduled parent calls. Once a week, you will have a 30-minute meeting with other leads, administration, or your age group team.Position Hiring Immediately.
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Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play-based and structured environment.Arrange indoor and outdoor play spaces that facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safe peer interactions.Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning.Assess and report using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes, and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the child’s progress.Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children.Supervise, mentor, and instruct Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students.Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings, and cross-age group team meetings.Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area.Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 9 months to 18 months old.Experience creating curriculum lessons for age group.Must be a team player and eager to work with others.Excellent organization skills.Positive and proactive communication skills.One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood infant classroom.Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements.Work Location
One location: Lincoln ParkCompensation and Benefits
$48,000 - $53,000 per year (Salary dependent on experience and level of education).Benefits include:401(k)Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsurancePaid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidaysTwo Professional Development/Institute DaysPaid VacationOpportunity for advancementWellness resourcesPaid time offParental leaveScheduled Work Hours: 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM with an hour-long lunch break. After a 90-day probationary period, your classroom hours will be 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM or 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM, depending on when your assigned classroom opens for the day. Once a week, you will have an hour from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM for 'office hours'/scheduled parent calls. Once a week, you will have a 30-minute meeting with other leads, administration, or your age group team.Position Hiring Immediately.
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