Lead Teacher: Infants Full-Time

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

15d•$38,480 - $54,080•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time lead position for our infants classroom. The shift time is 7am-3:30pm. Full-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. This position is located at Concordia on Ravenswood - 4809 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640.

Requirements

At least 60 total college credit hours with 6 credit hours in early childhood education or child development
High school Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and one year of experience in early childhood
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient supervision skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to a 30-pound child

Responsibilities

Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
Ensure lesson plans are developmentally appropriate
Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child’s growth and development (Early Learning and Preschool only)
Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings and in-service days provided by Concordia Place, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Benefits

403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
Vacation Days
Sick Days
1 week paid winter holiday
12 paid holidays per year
Floating Holidays
Employer paid Short Term Disability
Employer paid Basic Life & ADD
Medical insurance with employer contribution
Voluntary Dental insurance
Voluntary Vision insurance
Voluntary Basic Life & ADD
Voluntary Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Aflac plans
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral program
Childcare tuition discount for employees
Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff