Enrichment Teacher

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

1d•$18 - $29

About The Position

The CAOS/ECHO Enrichment Teacher supports the director, teachers, and therapists in facilitating direct services. The role includes supporting children's communication, independence, self-regulation, and development through classroom activities and enrichment programming. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate, theme-based enrichment plans and special activities under the supervision of a licensed educator, and helps plan, implement, and improve the before- and after-care program with direction from the CAOS Director and other licensed staff.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field or high school diploma/GED.
Work experience in early childhood, child development, or elementary education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Paraprofessional Educator (PPE) Endorsement—Short-Term from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Substitute Teaching License from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
ANSI-accredited food handler training within 30 days.
Paraprofessional Educator (PPE) Endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) Endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Professional Educator License (PEL) from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Responsibilities

Encourage children to use spoken language during play and serve as an appropriate speech and language role model in the classroom, with guidance from deaf educators.
Keep materials and supplies stocked weekly and communicate needs to the CAOS Office Coordinator.
Keep spaces neat and organized before and after each day.
Ensure infection-control standards are met.
Support children's independence in personal care, caring for others, and caring for their learning environment and the wider world.
Use positive discipline strategies and support self-regulation as directed by a teacher, therapist, or director.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, theme-based enrichment plans and special activities under the supervision of a licensed educator.
Plan, implement, and continually seek to improve the before- and after-care program with support and direction from the CAOS Director and other licensed staff.
Provide support to volunteers and observers as needed.