Nursery Lead Teacher
THE GREEN BEAN LLC
Chicago, IL
- $40,000 to $43,000 Yearly
- Full-Time
Job Description
General responsibilities for the Lead Teacher role include, but are not limited to:
- Developing weekly lesson plans based on the project approach that includes activities in the following areas: science, math, literacy/language, and physical development
- Following a daily classroom schedule that includes both choice time, circle time and art/sensory activities
- Providing high-quality care including changing diapers, following hand washing procedures for staff and children, participate in family style dining, and monitor the safety and wellbeing of each child
- Documenting group activities through photos, observations and teacher reflection
- Conducting regular observations for individual portfolio assessments
- Conducting parent-teacher conferences (willingness to conduct home visits if deemed appropriate)
- Direct supervision of one or more teaching assistants (including conducting regular team meetings, modeling appropriate interactions with children and parents, training teaching assistants on documentation and project work)
- Updating parent blog on a daily basis
- Participating in annual Open House and other family events at the school
- Participating in ongoing professional development (a minimum of 15 hours per year is required by DCFS)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (60+ semester hours of college level coursework)
- A minimum of six semester hours in courses directly related directly to child care , Early Childhood Education, and/or child development (from birth to age six)
- Three (3) written character references
- Complete a background check and fingerprinting
- Must be available to work full time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Schedule coordinated with the Director.
- Meets all DCFS licensing requirements, per the Rules 407, including a physical examination which provides evidence that staff are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties
- Ability to maintain valid DCFS required certifications (SIDS, SBS, Food Handler, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field preferred
- At least one year experience providing care and education for young children in a group childcare setting
- Knowledge of and experience with the Reggio Approach and documentation
- Willingness to develop teaching skills through reflective practice
- Willingness to develop knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice
- Willingness to develop knowledge of DCFS licensing standards
Address
THE GREEN BEAN LLC
Chicago, IL
60654
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
Over a month ago
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