43-week Program Early Learning Teacher

Metropolitan Family Services • Wheaton, IL

9d • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree