Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of South Loop in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a dependable, nurturing, and energetic part-time Lead Infant Toddler Teacher to support classrooms throughout the school day, including different classrooms and age groups. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM. The teacher establishes a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment; supports children’s development and learning through appropriate classroom management and activities; and adapts the program to individual needs. The role also involves communicating with families and faculty, maintaining child portfolios and classroom materials, documenting observations and assessments, and participating in meetings and professional growth opportunities. Candidates must meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom and be COVID-vaccinated. The school describes a supportive leadership team, professional development, classroom resources, employee appreciation, and opportunities to grow within the school. Each Goddard School is privately owned and operated by franchisees, who set location-specific wages and benefits.

Requirements

Meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom.
Be COVID-vaccinated.
Be dependable, reliable, and punctual.
Be warm, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children.
Be flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms.
Be engaged and willing to provide support wherever needed.
Communicate professionally and respectfully.
Be a strong team player, receptive to feedback, and interested in learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or educator, including being a former teacher returning to the field.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
Develop a classroom management system suited to the goals and developmental level of the children.
Ensure children remain within state ratio requirements.
Perform cleaning responsibilities, such as addressing spills, 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 maintain the classroom Parent Board.
Observe children and document observations in their portfolios.
Use assessment tools, including Progress Reports and Children’s Progress.
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.
Support different classrooms and age groups and engage with children in the absence of the homeroom teacher.