43-week Program Early Learning Teacher

Metropolitan Family ServicesWheaton, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill a teacher role at our 43 weeks programs at DuPage County Centers in DuPage, IL. The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $34,000 and $37,000 pro-rated for the 43-week program annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Requirements

  • Preschool CDA-Child Development Associate certificate required.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Ability to obtain appropriate Gateways to Opportunity Level 4 Credential.
  • Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
  • Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.
  • Travel between sites required.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Bachelors or AA in field outside of ECE with a minimum 60 college credit hours. of which 15 must be in early childhood education or child development and/or with a Gateways Level 4 credential preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities.
  • Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Lead Teacher, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
  • Assumes responsibility for classroom in lead teacher’s absence.
  • Participates in childcare and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops.
  • Participates in ongoing CLASS implementation and monitoring.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
  • Guide and facilitate activities of the children.
  • Ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
  • Attend all mandated trainings.
  • Set and achieve professional development goals.
  • Share resources with other staff members as appropriate.
  • All professional development to be tracked in Gateways.
  • Aid in the maintenance of ongoing, high-quality documentation of school readiness skills.
  • Maintain Interrater Reliability through Teaching Strategies Gold.
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of education home visits and parent teacher conferences as needed.
  • Help ensure accurate teacher and child files as required by licensing agents, Early Childhood requirements and Metropolitan Family Services.
  • Ensure all transportation safety procedures are followed including utilization of the bus attendance log if applicable.
  • Ensure accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the teaching staff.
  • Develops and maintains effective supportive relationships with parents, children and staff.
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson planning using Creative Curriculum including individualization for all children, including monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs.
  • Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children.
  • Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
  • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground.
  • Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.
  • Ensures the usage of agency technology equipment and time are utilized for agency business.
  • Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct.
  • Ensures agency’s fiscal integrity by adhering to purchase approval requirements and procedures.
  • Assists in the development of the agency’s annual program self-assessment.
  • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Report within set time frames.
  • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • HSA accounts with $2,000 contribution for individuals and $4,000 for families, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
  • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
  • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
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