Early Childhood Educator

Job description

Our family owned and operated centers in Aurora, IL are growing! Over the last 19_ years_ we've been in business, we have expanded greatly and are now part of the federally funded programs Early Head Start, Head Start, and Preschool For All. What this means is we have smaller classroom sizes, support from the programs such as Teacher Coaches (to help you understand the processes), Mental Health Specialists (for children who you have concerns about), and various other support systems. We have competitive pay and room for growth. The program helps teachers advance their careers with professional development planning and assistance with finding financial aid or scholarships.

We are seeking energetic teachers and assistants that interact with the children by singing, playing, and making their days fun! Must follow an organized plan from day to day and keep a structured curriculum with circle time, lesson plans, art, and learning/interest centers, sensory tables, etc. Teachers in these positions will be preparing small children for preschool classrooms by easing them into organized education. Many of the children are from families deemed at-risk for one reason or another and need nurturing, understanding teachers. You will play an important role in their lives. This is not just babysitting! Applicants must have genuine fondness and patience for children. Our goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the children so they can easily adjust to the next level of their education.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum suitable for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, learning/interest centers, sensory tables, etc.) to teach children
• Observe children to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional conflicts
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through age-appropriate curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and development
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standard

Qualifications

A LEAD QUALIFIED Teacher must have:

• A minimum of 60 college credit hours with at least 6 credit hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age six
• OR One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 college credit hours with at least 6 credit hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six
• OR Completion of an INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL CDA
• Must be at least 19 years old

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00- $22.00 per hour *Rate of pay will be based on education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• child care: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, IL 60504 (Required)

Work Location: In person