Master Teacher

Chicago Youth Centers•Chicago, IL

21h•$50,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year! The Master Teacher develops classroom plans, implements the Gold Assessment and creative curriculum. Supervise classroom activities, administer developmental screening, conduct home visits and parent conferences, refer children with disabilities, participate and attend family engagement activities and parent meetings.

Requirements

2-3 years’ experience
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Type 04 certification
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (preferred) must be completed by first opportunity
Computer and time management skills
Applicants must meet the requirements with a BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a Type 04 Certification
Please confirm that you meet these requirements before applying

Responsibilities

Provide a learning environment for children that will help to promote learning through all developmental areas: physical, social-emotional, and intellectual
Provide a “child-centered environment” which includes individualized activities, small and large group activities
Develop weekly lesson plans
Design and lay- out daily schedules based upon the monthly program focus designated by the Educational Manager
Administer the ESI screening to determine the growth and development of each participate
Review and evaluate children’s medical records and consult with the social service worker to develop individual service plans
Observe children’s behavior in the classroom and prepare a complete humanistic assessment of each child
Chart and maintain records of individual child growth patterns
Conduct home visits to counsel parents regarding their children’s development and behavior. Also, due to attendance problems
Record daily and meal attendance
Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC’s Mantras: ATTITUDE MATTERS - Positivity begins with me. My attitude has the power to influence my environment and inspire those around me. I aim to be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind—even when things get hard. CARE FOR REAL - I will take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others. OWN IT - I will never say, “That’s not my job.” When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect. PUSH FORWARD - I will be determined and progressive in thought and action. I will press on when problems arise and find innovative ways to solve issues. I will continuously learn and be open to the ideas of others.