Assistant Teacher

College of Lake County Foundation • Grayslake, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher and the Director, the Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating activities for children ages 2-5 years and/or school-age children. The Assistant is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functionality as well as supporting the emotional wellbeing of the students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass the Department of Children and family Services Background check.
• Provide a physical screening with a TB test.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• Food Service Certification.
• Gateways registry membership.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children and knowledge of child development (growth).
• Some course work in early childhood education.
• An Associate's degree in ECE, or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, or ECE Special Education.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Leads children’s group games, songs, stories, movement, trips, projects, activities, and discussions as planned with the Lead Teacher.
• Assists Lead Teacher in developing and implementing large group, small group, and individual children’s activities as instructed.
• Assists the Lead Teacher with assessments, assist in implementing lesson plans , and maintaining daily classroom schedules.
• Communicates positively with every child at the child’s level of understanding.
• Assists students with assignments or difficult concepts
• With the Lead Teacher, plans and implements circle times, projects, as well as, a portfolio for each child.
• Brings questions, concerns, or conflicts directly to the attention of the Lead Teacher and/or Director.
• Participates in, shares during, and/or prepares for classroom and center staff meetings, family meetings, family conferences, or center promotional activities as necessary or assigned.
• Greets parents in a warm, friendly, and interested manner; responds to inquiries in a helpful, positive manner.
• Maintains an awareness of children’s developmental progress and group processes and communicates anecdotes/impressions daily to the Lead Teacher II and monthly to the Director.
• Monitors the on-going health and safety of all assigned children.
• Supports each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development.
• Adheres to and enforces classroom rules, as well as procedures and policies established by the Lead Teacher II and the Director.
• Routinely straightens, cleans, and organizes all toys, equipment, shelving as well as all activity and eating areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
• tuition support for employees and qualified family members
• three retirement plans
• disability, group and supplemental life insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
• a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
• generous vacation, sick and personal time off
• 14 paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED