On-Call Day Care Teacher

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

8d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Fermilab is seeking an On-Call Day Care Teacher . This individual under general supervision will have responsibility for the daily care of an assigned group of children. What your day-to-day as an On-Call Day Care Teacher at Fermilab will look like: Assists in the planning and implementation of engaging and age-appropriate activities to support the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children, which may require individual tailoring to various cultural differences. Ensures the children are adequately fed, rested and physically clean. Provides initial instruction and assistance in developing the child’s interest in play and control of physical functions. Provides input during assessment of each child’s development, reports perceived problems, and assists in finding appropriate solutions. Monitors and ensures appropriate and equal care is given to each child in a manner consistent with their needs, age, and stage of development. Monitors activities and ensures they’re conducted in an equitable manner. Ensures the group of children is exposed to emergency and evacuation procedures through periodic drills and games. Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with students' parents and co-teachers and participates in parent conferences when necessary. Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of the classroom. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 12 complete semester hours in early childhood education and/or child development.
Working knowledge of age-appropriate curriculum design and activity planning for different developmental stages.
Ability to implement inclusive teaching strategies for a diverse population of students.
Ability to adjust to changing needs of the classroom and manage multiple tasks, such as lesson planning, classroom setup, and child monitoring.
Ability to manage emotional stress while maintaining a positive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning and implementation of engaging and age-appropriate activities to support the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children, which may require individual tailoring to various cultural differences.
Ensures the children are adequately fed, rested and physically clean.
Provides initial instruction and assistance in developing the child’s interest in play and control of physical functions.
Provides input during assessment of each child’s development, reports perceived problems, and assists in finding appropriate solutions.
Monitors and ensures appropriate and equal care is given to each child in a manner consistent with their needs, age, and stage of development.
Monitors activities and ensures they’re conducted in an equitable manner.
Ensures the group of children is exposed to emergency and evacuation procedures through periodic drills and games.
Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with students' parents and co-teachers and participates in parent conferences when necessary.
Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of the classroom.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.