Assistant Teacher

Chicago Youth Centers•Chicago, IL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher assists with providing an environment that will help to promote learning through all developmental areas: physical, social-emotional, and intellectual. They work with Teachers to promote parent involvement. This is a year-round teaching position and candidates must be available to work throughout the entire year, including the summer months.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or BA Degree in any area with thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
1-2 years of related experience.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel and Outlook).
Applicants must meet the requirements for an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or BA Degree in any area with thirty (30) credit hours Early Childhood or Child Development.

Responsibilities

Assist with providing a learning environment for children that will help to promote learning through all developmental areas (physical, social-emotional and intellectual)
Participate in completing a developmental screening on each child, review health records, complete height and weight growth charts, and use observation techniques to observe and record children’s behavior, language, and overall development progress
Assist in providing a “child-centered environment” which includes individualized activities, small and large group activities
Assist in developing weekly lesson plans
Assist in design and lay out daily schedules based upon the monthly program focus designated by the Educational Coordinator
Assist in administering the ESI screening to determine the growth and development of each participate
Assist in reviewing and evaluating children’s medical records and consult with the social service staff to develop individual service plans
Assist in observing children’s behavior in the classroom and prepare a complete humanistic assessment of each child
Chart and maintain records of individual child growth patterns
Conduct home visits to counsel parents regarding their children’s development and behavior, record daily meal attendance
Conduct conferences with parents to review children’s classroom progress and elicit volunteer hours and parent participation in center programs
Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC’s Mantras: ATTITUDE MATTERS - Positivity begins with me. My attitude has the power to influence my environment and inspire those around me. I aim to be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind—even when things get hard. CARE FOR REAL - I will take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others. OWN IT - I will never say, “That’s not my job.” When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect. PUSH FORWARD - I will be determined and progressive in thought and action. I will press on when problems arise and find innovative ways to solve issues. I will continuously learn and be open to the ideas of others.