Preschool For All Teacher

got kidz Child care•Belvidere, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool For All (PFA) Teacher will work with children ages 3-5 who are at risk of academic failure. PFA is a state-funded program in Illinois. The teacher will be responsible for screening children for enrollment, developing and implementing lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum and Illinois Early Learning Standards, and creating a learning-fostering classroom environment. The role also involves routine care, assessing child development, communicating with parents, hosting parent meetings, conducting parent-teacher conferences, managing classroom materials, and assisting with grant management and supervision of teaching assistants.

Requirements

Must have a PEL with an early childhood endorsement.
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood.

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 a classroom environment 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.