Child Care Teacher

Rochester Regional Health•Park Ridge, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Follows curriculum to provide appropriate classroom learning experience and maintains positive relationships with children and parents.

Requirements

Teacher for preschoolers: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field AND no additional experience necessary
Teacher for preschoolers: Child Development Associate credential or other office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period AND one year experience related to caring for children
Teacher for preschoolers: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study leading to a: Child Development Associate credential OR Associates Degree in Early Childhood,Child Development or a related field AND Two years experience related to caring for children
Group Teacher for infants/toddlers: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field AND One year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers
Group Teacher for infants/toddlers: Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or Other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period AND Two years’ experience related to caring for children
Group Teacher for infants/toddlers: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to: Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or Other office recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period; or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Child Development or a related field AND Two years’ experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants and toddlers
Group Teacher for school-age children: Associates degree or Bachelor’s in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND No additional experience required
Group Teacher for school-age children: School-age Child Care credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period AND One year experience working with children less than 13 years of age
Group Teacher for school-age children: High School Diploma or its equivalent AND Two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age

Responsibilities

Creates an environment that supports children's growth and development.
Uses the curriculum to provide weekly plans and objectives which meet individual as well as group needs.
Maintains accurate individual records for each child and uses them to set goals for individual children.
Establishes and achieves annual goals for classroom.
Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all children and their families.
Communicates appropriately with families regarding childrens daily activities verbally and written as needed.
Supervises and guides assistant teachers and volunteers and makes appropriate recommendations for performance appraisals.
Constructively participates in staff meetings, and meetings with supervisor.
Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training each year.
Conferences with parents effectively and appropriately.
Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families