What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Rainforest Preschool?
Qualifications:
- Must be able to work 9:00-6:00 with an hour break Monday-Friday
- Must be at least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
- Experience with infants
- Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
- Ability to demonstrate physical stamina: standing for long periods of time andquickly moving from sitting to standing
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standingand possibly carrying children up to 40lbs.
Job Description:
- Work under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher and do not assume full responsibility for a group of children, except as allowed by section 407.190(e)(2) in licensing standards
- Read, learn, understand and follow Rainforest’s creative curriculum
- Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each student
- Assist in implementing activities that correspond with Illinois Early LearningStandards, creative curriculum and are developmentally appropriate for your agegroup
- Maintain daily communication with parents and maintain confidentiality
- Document ouch/incident reports
- Prepare bottles and change diapers
- Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate, safe and followsDCFS licensing standards
- Participate, help prepare for and attend Rainforest’s scheduled art shows
- Attend in-service and staff meetings
- Demonstrate a love for learning and children
- Must have the ability to nurture children, maintain respectful relationships withfamilies and be sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Register for Gateways to Opportunity and complete required trainings
- Follow all of Rainforest’s policies and procedures
- Follow DCFS licensing standards
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60647: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17