What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler Teacher position at Illinois Action for Children?
Job Description
Job Description
2,000 Sign on Bonus
Who We Are
Our work is to ensure that every child in Illinois — particularly those in need — have access to the resources to succeed in school and in life. Since our founding in 1969, Illinois Action for Children has worked to create systems of early care and education that help strengthen families and communities.
Our Mission & Vision
Supporting children by supporting families is a proven and effective means to address overarching issues of endemic poverty.
Our Work
The Early Learning Programs make early education available to young children so they will be ready to succeed when they start school. Our early learning programs include Pre-K and Head Start, and a national model for providing preschool to children in family childcare homes who would otherwise not have access to this classroom-based program.
We train childcare providers to be more empowered in their work and professional development. We bring certified teachers, child development experts, nutrition and literacy training, and thousands of books and resources into family childcare homes. We work with parents, community groups, and local governments to identify the best ways to connect children with early learning opportunities.
Illinois Action for Children’s Early Learning Program is currently seeking an
Infant Toddler Teacher
Under the direction of the Site Director (directly-operated sites) or the Teacher Coach (partner sites), the Infant Toddler Teacher takes the lead in working with the entire classroom team to implement a formal child screening process, a researched-based curriculum, on-going child assessment, parent involvement and community collaboration.
Benefits of Working at IAFC :
- We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include :
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans with company contribution of 95% for single coverage
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO – first year-23 days, the second year-28 days, the third year and on - 35 days
- 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- STD & LTD insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Infant / Toddler staff must also have significant coursework or training relevant to this age group.
Must hold or obtain within six months a Gateways Level 2 Infant Toddler or ECE Credential
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.
Classroom Instruction
1. Coordinates and completes developmental screening of all children to help identify any special needs.
2. Implements active supervision of children at all times and ensuring child safety.
3. Teaches children in large groups, small groups, and individually. Teaches each class daily as scheduled and assigned.
4. Works with the classroom team to implement the curriculum, serving as educational leader, and modeling excellent teaching practices.
5. Convenes meetings of the classroom team each week to develop lesson plans, child assessment results and develops individualized instruction plans.
6. Completes regular assessments of each child’s learning in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
7. Welcomes parents / guardian in the program and seeks out their support and involvement. Holds parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
8. Participates in Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) meetings for children with special needs as requested by parents / guardian.
9. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing education file for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment.
10. Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assures that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
11. Maintains confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
12. Represents Illinois Action for Children and the Early Learning Program in a professional manner to parents, visitors, community members and vendors.
13. Executes our workplace core capabilities of : accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people and clear priorities.
14. Independently works on multiple tasks effectively in support of department.
15. Other Functions : The organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.
Site Leadership
1. Serves as acting director in the absence of the Site Director, maintaining child safety and compliance with all licensing requirements.
2. Oversees the Early Learning center, ensuring a high quality programing and a safe environment for children, staff and families. Monitors and observes staff performance and appearance.
3. Manages site staffing, ensuring appropriate coverage of all classrooms. Requests substitute staff when needed; organizes staff shifts; and takes daily attendance rosters.
4. Works collaboratively with other site directors and the Director of Early Learning.
5. Ensure a safe, positive learning environment for all children by implementing active supervision. This involves closely observing children and responding promptly to reduce the risk of injury?
While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and / or work schedule.
Starting salary $39,800 - minimum, based on experience. IL Action for Children is EEO / M / F / V / D employer.
Salary : $39,800
