ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Assist in meeting the programmatic requirements under DCFS Daycare Licensing, NAC Accrediting Body, Gateways, Garden of Prayer Early Intervention Center Policies, and Exelerate IL. The Teacher is responsible for helping to ensure that the children of Garden of Prayer Early Education & Intervention Center receive high quality developmentally appropriate experiences. The teacher is responsible for positive learning outcomes for all children. The Teacher must demonstrate effective on going collaboration with other team members.
ORGANIZING AND COORDINATING
Screening / Intake
- The teacher will assist with recruiting, selecting, and enrolling children in the programs.
- The teacher will utilize testing and screening instruments (Ages and Stages, Teachers Strategies Gold) to test all students as required by curriculum.
- The Teacher may screen students daily for any transferrable viruses, sickness, bacteria, and illnesses to maintain the health of their students.
- The Teacher may screen students for any bumps, bruises, scars, whelps, and injuries as mandated reporters.
- The Teacher may provide tours of the center.
- The Teacher Teacher may be requested to assist with dental, vision, and hearing screenings.
Interfacing
The Teacher will communicate and work with children with varying ages and skills; and provide necessary guidance, support, and supervision at all times.The Teacher will observe student behavior and participation, assess appropriateness of such, and provide discipline according to policy.The Teacher will set a good example for students including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, cooperation, and friendshipThe Teacher will maintain positive professional relations with parentsThe Teacher will eat with the children and provide appropriate discussions for meal timesClassroom Management
The Teacher will :
Ensure a safe and healthy environment that follows the GOP Early Education & Intervention Center Policies and the DCFS licensing standards and Job Function / Evaluations; The Lead Teacher will :Arrange physical space into learning centers with a variety of materials rotated frequently and with children's materials separated from teacher suppliesProvide active and quiet areas in the classroomProvide an individual labeled space for each childPlace dangerous items such as poisons, sharp scissors, and cleaners out of children's reach (see job targets for specifics)Ensure a safe environment through daily classroom inspections of materials and equipment and reporting of unsafe / unhealthy conditions to appropriate persons.Complete the health and safety checklist.Ensure that the children are under proper supervision at all timesMaintain teacher / child ratios at all timesWill discipline according to policyEnsure class schedule is followedCurriculum Implementation
The Teacher will provide a balance of curriculum that encourages social and cultural awareness; exploration; predicating and testing behaviors; choices of learning center activities; large and small groups and individualized activities (see job targets)The Teacher will obtain and maintain GOLD's Interrater Reliability Certification within the three months of the beginning of first year of implementation (or employment) and annually thereafterThe Teacher will plan activities and methods for keeping parents interested and involved in their child's development. Invite parents to be a part of Teaching Strategies GOLDThe Lead Teacher will implement a curriculum that integrates all areas of developmentThe Lead Teacher will maintain / take heights and weights of the children in the classroomThe Lead Teacher will maintain positive parent involvement; including implementation of family literacy programThe Lead Teacher will perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Center Director and Site DirectorThe Teacher must demonstrate belief in the GOP Early Education & Intervention Center's mission and Children and Family Services vision in all verbal and written communication.ADMINISTRATIVE :
Documentation / Record Keeping
The Teacher will :
Collect daily attendance for program complianceEnsure that all documentation and individualization takes place in a timely mannerComplete on-going observations, developmental screenings individual child assessments; child development plans / individual goal sheets, IEP planning forms and lesson plansResponsible for the preparation and submission of classroom lesson plans in advanceMaintain and submit accurate daily attendance and meal attendanceIdentify and report to the proper staff person regarding children with potential special needs or behavioral concerns.Schedule and conduct at least two parent-teacher conferences per yearParticipate in the educational staffing and prepare notes from observations and assessments of childrenSubmit required paper work on timeInclude parent and IFSP / IEP goals (if applicable) in individualized lesson plansAgency Activities / Trainings / Other
The Lead Teacher will :
Participate in an on-going training program in child development to further develop skillsActively participate in orientation and staff training, and assigned staff meetingsKeep Children and Family Services, Gateway, NAC and Agency Certifications current as required 4. Obtain at least 15 clock hours of high-quality, classroom focused professional development per yearBe flexibleDemonstrate a willingness to accept supervision in order to improve work performancePerform other duties as assigned at the direction of the Lead Teacher or Site DirectorSalary : 39,500- $46,800
Benefits :
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance403b Retirement PlanPaid Time OffRequirements
Physical Requirements Rarely Occasionally Frequently Regularly
0-12%) (12-33%) (34-66%) (67-100%)
Seeing : X
Hearing : X
Standing / Walking X
Climbing / Stooping / Kneeling X
Lifting / Pulling / Pushing : X
Grasping / Feeling : X
Toxicology screening prior to hire.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's Degree in Early Child Education or Child Development or two years college education courses with nine credit hours related to child care and or child development (CDA) from birth to age sixShall be at least the age of 21 yearsA general knowledge of growth patterns and a sensitivity to the needs of young children and their parentsAppropriate judgment in the areas of child supervision and parent relationsAccuracy in the assessment of children's development and children's needsAbility to communicate with children, parents, and local administrative staff, and especially the assistant teacherGood communication (verbal and written skills)Must be physically able to perform the job of a preschool teacher (e.g. able to lift children and / or equipment 40lbs; able to stoop, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.Must be CPR and First Aid certified.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate and work with children with varying ages and skills; and provide necessary guidance, support, and supervision to participants at all times.First aid and CPR certifiedAbility to observe participant behavior and participation, assess appropriateness of such, and enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures.Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other risks related to an activity.Physical endurance to engage children and adolescents in respective activitiesPhysical strength and ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring medical intervention, and de-escalation.Cognitive ability to provide leadership to achieve participant goals and objectives.Excellent communication and organizational skillsAble to work collaboratively with teamsDemonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performanceAbility to be creative, flexible and adaptive in ALL activities and responsibilitiesMust be a team playerMust want to help address the needs of the communityDuties as assigned may result in working weekends and / or holidaysWORKING CONDITIONS :
Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
Note :
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of working being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as a exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Salary : $39,500 - $46,800
