Early Childhood Substitute Teachers - Chicago, Northside / Bernard Horwich JCC

JCC Chicago•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

JCC Chicago is seeking dynamic and dedicated Substitute Teachers to join their Early Childhood Education team. As a Reggio Emilia inspired program, they focus on supporting the individual needs and abilities of each student through an emergent, play-based curriculum that embraces Jewish life. The role is critical in supporting the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. JCC Chicago is committed to excellence, offering strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms. They aim to maintain the highest DCFS standards and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to guide children to reach their full potential.

Requirements

At least 19 years of age with a high school degree or GED.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated passion for working with young children.
Child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten or licensed day care program, from birth to age six preferred.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
Work with your teaching team to implement a program that includes elements of the JCC’s integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
Establish and maintain good communication and strong sense of community with director, staff, and parents.
Make families feel welcome by greeting them personally by name and be able to share specific information regarding their child.
Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, teaching site, and the agency as a whole.
Actively participate a minimum of 15 hours in staff meetings, trainings, and on-going development opportunities.
Work with your teaching team to maintain DCFS and Illinois state standards.
Responsible for contributing to written and photo content of all newsletters, portfolios, and mass communications to classroom families.
Participates in regular, and meaningful, communication with families, including, but not limited to, in-person conversations/meetings, virtual meetings, emails, Kaymbu communication, bi-yearly parent-teacher conversations, and portfolios.
Assists in and has a global awareness of all aspects of the teaching position including classroom management, daily tasks, social-emotional needs of children, moving effectively through daily schedule, adjusting to the needs in the classroom.
Demonstrates awareness of classroom environment, and physically moving through the spaces.
Assists in classroom set up and preparation of lesson plans created by lead teacher.
Always maintains respect for children and team.
Follows and assists in successfully implementing guidelines set forth by the Social Services department when raising any concerns about a child’s development or behavior in a classroom setting.
Other duties as assigned.