Assistant Teacher - Child Development Center (2nd)

City Colleges of Chicago • Chicago, IL

68d • $46,942 - $51,636

About The Position

Truman College's Child Development Center is looking for a Full - Time Assistant Teacher to provide instructional, clerical and non-instructional support in the Child Development Center classroom, in order to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with the educational and philosophical goals of the program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience with preschool children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must be registered with Illinois Gateways to Opportunity and actively pursuing their Level 4 credential in Infant/Toddler (IT) or Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Must have and maintain a warm, supportive attitude towards children.
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments and adapting to changes in the program.
• Must be willing to accept supervision and continue professional development.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with children, parents, and other staff members.
• Should be able to assist in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to operate computers and use applicable software required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, healthy environment for children, with a focus on classroom health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety.
• Assists the teacher in the development and implementation of an environment and curriculum that provides for a variety of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of required paperwork, logs and records, as well as documentation to assess individual children and the class as a whole.
• Ensures children's safety through constant supervision, storage of dangerous materials, arrangement and maintenance of classroom and equipment.
• Works with other teaching staff to provide a nurturing, stimulating, non-punitive, and culturally sensitive environment.
• Makes certain that parents are greeted warmly and receive adequate information about their child's experience at the center.
• Participates in any quality enhancement initiatives that the center may undertake.
• Participates in staff meetings, planning, and professional development.
• Adheres to requirements put forth by funding, licensing, and accreditation agencies.
• Performs other duties as required and maintains classroom atmosphere and requirement in the absence of the regular teacher.

Benefits

• Excellent health and welfare benefit package.
• Long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans.
• Pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan.
• Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree