Ymcachicago
EHS Teacher
Ymcachicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time
Teacher
for our Early Head Start program. The Early Head Start Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 6 weeks-3 years old.The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to strengthen community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time. Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.Scope of Responsibilities:Provide a positive climate, responsive caregiving, and continuity to help children develop secure relationships while focusing on the children’s social and emotional well-being.Work with an assigned group of infants, toddlers and two’s, applying best practices for care and physical safety.Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.Integrate and assist children with special needs.Partner with families and encourage parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom parent meetings & events and parent/child home activities).Obtain families’ social-cultural background information and designs meaningful learning experiences for children based on their findings.Incorporate rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children’s academic, intellectual, and linguistic development.Utilize fidelity measures to support the implementation of English Language Learner programs, and to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices.Schedule and conduct at least two Home Visits and two Parent/Teacher Conferences annually for each child, each program year.Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom; and ensure routines such as diapering, toileting/training, hand washing, meals are handled promptly and consistently with state and local regulations.Follow a consistent schedule that meets the individual needs of each child, including skill development, meals, napping, and effective transition between activities.Respond quickly and appropriately to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues) and temperament styles.Engage and guide children at play, meeting them at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor).Complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered training, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences; and maintain a log of professional development achievements, including documents supporting completion.Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families.Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.Minimum and Preferred Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with two Infant/Toddler courses (minimum 6 college credit hours).Level 4 Gateways Infant/Toddler Certification or Erikson Institute Infant/Toddler Certification.1-3 years in an early childhood classroom required, preferably in a NAEYC accredited program and/or an Early Head Start or Prevention Initiative funded program.Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment.Must meet annual physical exam requirements.Experience using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred.Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and teaching and instruction for children ages 0-3.Ability to analyze and interpret Head Start Standards, State and local licensing requirements.Ability to build rapport with children, parents, and families of high risk.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and experience with database and/or recordkeeping software.Computer literacy required; must be able to navigate basic computer functions, complete online training and communicate by email independently.Willing and able to work flexible hours, potentially including some evenings and Saturdays; hours may be adjusted to accommodate program needs.Occasional travel in the Chicagoland area may be required for training.
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Teacher
for our Early Head Start program. The Early Head Start Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 6 weeks-3 years old.The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to strengthen community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time. Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.Scope of Responsibilities:Provide a positive climate, responsive caregiving, and continuity to help children develop secure relationships while focusing on the children’s social and emotional well-being.Work with an assigned group of infants, toddlers and two’s, applying best practices for care and physical safety.Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.Integrate and assist children with special needs.Partner with families and encourage parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom parent meetings & events and parent/child home activities).Obtain families’ social-cultural background information and designs meaningful learning experiences for children based on their findings.Incorporate rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children’s academic, intellectual, and linguistic development.Utilize fidelity measures to support the implementation of English Language Learner programs, and to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices.Schedule and conduct at least two Home Visits and two Parent/Teacher Conferences annually for each child, each program year.Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom; and ensure routines such as diapering, toileting/training, hand washing, meals are handled promptly and consistently with state and local regulations.Follow a consistent schedule that meets the individual needs of each child, including skill development, meals, napping, and effective transition between activities.Respond quickly and appropriately to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues) and temperament styles.Engage and guide children at play, meeting them at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor).Complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered training, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences; and maintain a log of professional development achievements, including documents supporting completion.Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families.Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.Minimum and Preferred Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with two Infant/Toddler courses (minimum 6 college credit hours).Level 4 Gateways Infant/Toddler Certification or Erikson Institute Infant/Toddler Certification.1-3 years in an early childhood classroom required, preferably in a NAEYC accredited program and/or an Early Head Start or Prevention Initiative funded program.Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment.Must meet annual physical exam requirements.Experience using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred.Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and teaching and instruction for children ages 0-3.Ability to analyze and interpret Head Start Standards, State and local licensing requirements.Ability to build rapport with children, parents, and families of high risk.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and experience with database and/or recordkeeping software.Computer literacy required; must be able to navigate basic computer functions, complete online training and communicate by email independently.Willing and able to work flexible hours, potentially including some evenings and Saturdays; hours may be adjusted to accommodate program needs.Occasional travel in the Chicagoland area may be required for training.
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