Lead Teacher 0-3 (Infant Toddler)

Family Focus • Chicago, IL

81d • $50,000

About The Position

Welcome to Family Focus, where we're on a mission to empower families and their children across Chicagoland! Through our comprehensive range of holistic family support services, including center-based and home-based services, emergency assistance, prevention initiatives, early childhood education, after-school programs, and more. At Family Focus, we believe in the power of community support to unlock the full potential of our neighborhoods. With 11 centers already making a difference, we're excited to expand our reach and touch even more lives. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey! The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and management of a class of Infants and Toddlers following the goals and curriculum plan. The principal duties of the Infant Lead Teacher include conducting focused observations of children, developing action plans, carrying out activities daily and evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center. Lead teachers serve as ambassadors for the school and the agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of an Infant Toddler Gateways Credential Level 5.
• Minimum of one-year of teaching experience.
• Experience supervising and leading classroom team.
• Knowledge of childcare routines consistent with good child development principles.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers, direct reports, children's parents, families, and community partners.
• Excellent comprehension and navigation of computers, software, and databases.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Early Head Start program principles, practices, and cornerstones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct focused observations of children.
• Develop action plans and carry out daily activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Maintain regular communication with parents.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the early care and education center.
• Supervise and lead classroom team in preparation and implementation of lesson plans.
• Explore new curriculum ideas and implement the Project Approach along with the Creative Curriculum.
• Organize and/or delegate administrative record keeping.
• Document and report changes in the child's health and behavior.

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!
• Support for well-being and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree