Preschool For All Teacher

got kidz Child care•Belvidere, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PFA is a state-funded program in Illinois that provides educational programs for children ages 3–5 who are at risk of academic failure. This role involves screening children, developing and implementing lesson plans, maintaining a learning environment, and assessing children's development. The teacher will also communicate with parents, host meetings, conduct conferences, and assist with grant management and ordering classroom materials.

Requirements

Must have a PEL with an early childhood endorsement.

Responsibilities

Screen children throughout the year to enroll them in the program.
Develop and implement daily lesson plans that meet the developmental, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of all children in the class, using the Creative Curriculum and the Illinois Early Learning Standards.
Set up and maintain an environment in the classroom that fosters learning, including switching or rotating materials in interest areas on a regular basis.
In cooperation with other staff, carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, cleanup, and supervision of children at all times, including outdoor play.
Collect anecdotal notes and portfolio items to assess children’s development using individual records.
Communicate weekly with parents through a newsletter, app, phone, or other method.
Host parent meetings throughout the year on various topics.
Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year.
Compile a list of equipment and materials needed for the classroom and, with the approval of the center director, order the materials.
Meet with the center director to help manage the grant.
Meet with teaching assistant to go over lesson plans and share teaching strategies.