Child Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)

Institute For Latino Progress•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Child Instructor reports to the Family Literacy and After School Senior Manager and is responsible for planning, preparing, and carrying out age-appropriate learning activities for children aged 3 –13; facilitating Parent Child Together Activities when assigned; maintaining accurate and timely program records; and attending training and professional development activities as indicated by the supervisor.

Requirements

A.A. degree with no less than 12 credits in childhood and early childhood education or foreign equivalent.
3 years minimum early child teaching.
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality.
Able to work with a wide variety of people.
Team player and willing to take on multiple tasks at once.
Independent worker, who requires minimal supervision.
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Above average customer service attitude
Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Strong telephone skills and ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Dependable and punctual.
Ability to adhere to deadlines.
Able to swiftly and efficiently react to unpredictable events.
Resourceful in managing conflict and challenges.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Responsibilities

Prepare and carry out Learning Activities (learning games, reading, math tutoring, projects, Circle Time, songs, dances, free play in areas) with children aged 3-9, using the Creative Curriculum (pre-K) and the Illinois State Board of Education K-3 learning skills standards to guide and focus instruction.
Prepare weekly lesson plans which support student’s academic growth.
Attend field trips, library visits, and other activities with families outside of the classroom as needed.
Instruct children and measure learning gains with approved evaluation tools.
Assist in carrying out Parent Child Together Activities (PACT) between parents and children on any dates that these are programmed.
Understand and enforce registration and attendance protocols.
Implement disciplinary strategies as specified by the program’s policies.
Organize and maintain the child development area in optimal condition; according to the program safety and educational guidelines.
Carry out job-related duties as may be directed by the immediate supervisor.
Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, team members, and the public.
Show enthusiasm in assisting students and their parents.
Attend no less than 95% of scheduled classes.
Adhere to the position schedule; which includes a base schedule for direct instruction of Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., with some occasional weekends
Attend further professional development as indicated in employee evaluations.
Other duties as assigned.