Preschool Assistant Teacher

Open Space Early Learning Center•Chicago, IL

4d•$17

About The Position

Are you a passionate educator , committed to the growth and education of children? Open Space Early Learning Center is looking for experienced teachers to join our team! If you are passionate about teaching our littlest humans how to grow and thrive in their environment, we would love to meet you! We are currently seeking a Full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher (Ages 2-5) to join our team! Applicants must be dedicated, warm, passionate, nurturing, and cooperative. We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, on-the-job training, and a supportive working environment. Open Space Early Learning Center is a family owned center founded in 2019 with a passion for providing high quality education and care for young children. The first five years of a child’s life are the most crucial in development and we strive to support every child through this time by giving them the tools and foundation that they need in order to thrive and be successful later in life. Why Open Space is the Best Start? Open Space is a program that is a welcoming space for all families, children, professionals and contributors. We stand firm in our philosophy and strive to provide high quality early education and care that benefit the development of the whole child. At Open Space we value the differences that each family & child bring into our program. This is why each day is a new experience for our Open Space Family. Each and every day, we strive to meet the individual needs and provide a second home to everyone who walks in our door.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED for Assistant Teachers
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area for Lead Teachers with 6 credits in Early Childhood
1+ year of formal or informal experience in caring for children
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
Proof of TB Test, and TDAP, 2 Doses of MMR, and immunizations
Proof of Covid vaccination
Medical Physical
Obtain new Food Handlers Training Certificate
Must meet and follow all additional City and State licensing requirements

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining lasting relationships with students
Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Meeting the individual needs of every child by encouraging and supporting play , exploration, and learning
Collaborating with families to create inclusive and culturally relevant classroom and curriculum
Creating a fun, welcoming, warm, and safe classroom environment
Completing assessments and documenting growth and learning
Collaborating with colleagues to provide quality care and education
Meeting and following the requirements of all licensing agencies