Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL•Chicago, IL

4d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of South Loop in Chicago is hiring a part-time Lead Infant Toddler Teacher to support classrooms throughout the school day, including different classrooms and age groups. The teacher creates a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment and supports children’s development through appropriate classroom management and engaging activities. The role includes maintaining children’s portfolios and classroom materials, documenting observations and assessments, communicating professionally with families and faculty, and participating in meetings, conferences, in-service days, and professional growth opportunities. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM. COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Requirements

Able to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom.
COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children.
Reliable and punctual.
Flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms.
Engaged and willing to provide support wherever needed.
Professional and respectful in communication.
Strong team player.
Receptive to feedback and interested in learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
Develop an appropriate classroom management system aligned with classroom goals and the children’s developmental levels.
Ensure children remain within state-mandated ratio requirements.
Clean spills and address cleaning responsibilities immediately.
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence.
Adapt the program to meet each child’s individual needs.
Create a multicultural learning environment and respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
Provide developmentally appropriate activities that engage children in learning.
Communicate professionally with families and faculty.
Encourage families to participate in their children’s learning experiences.
Maintain a portfolio for each child and the classroom Parent Board.
Conduct child observations, document them in portfolios, and use assessment tools such as Progress Reports and Children’s Progress.
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.
Support different classrooms and age groups, including engaging children when the homeroom teacher is absent.