Child Care Co Teacher

Trinity United Church of Christ•Chicago, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant shall generally work forty (40) hours each week under the direct supervision of the CEL or 04 Teacher with the schedule personally arranged, and mutually agreed to by the Site Director and Director of Curriculum and Education. The Teacher Assistant provides direct care to the children and parents in collaboration with other teaching staff. The Teacher Assistant is also responsible for the active participation/contribution in the progress of the Center’s educational philosophy and environmental goals. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills in and out of the classroom setting.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate, both individually and in group settings, with community members, groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families.
Ability to plan and facilitate group and individual experiences for children according to their needs, strengths and interests.
Ability to work with others in supporting a positive work environment.
Ability to speak with groups or individual parents regarding child development, curriculum planning, goal setting, and kindergarten readiness.
Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher.
CDA with additional certificates or Associates in Early Childhood.
Six (6) months of experience in a pre-school setting under qualified supervision in a paid and/or volunteer capacity.
Knowledge of child development, licensing, and funding standards.
Familiarity with legislation and advocacy of childcare services in the State of Illinois; this includes best practices in Early Childhood Development standards.
Ability to relate and develop a mutual respect for the families and children served.
Ability to get along with diverse personalities, demonstrate tact, and maturity.
Experience working on computers.
Some knowledge of Creative Curriculum approaches to Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates positive interactions with children.
Listens, responds and speaks to children, at eye level within close proximity, in a positive respectful tone, for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior and exhibits respect for each child.
Demonstrates ability to nurture children appropriately, to provide children with the comfort of a safe, responsive environment as needed.
Follows guidelines and discusses child’s behavior and development with teaching staff to maintain compliance with governmental regulations, as well as develops a strong understand of each child for the purpose of planning individualized activities.
Aids the teaching staff in classroom administrative details including but not limited to attendance and day’s schedule of activities.
Oversees and implements planned activities, in conjunction with teaching staff and provides for the safety and well-being of each child.
Interacts and intervenes with each child during all activities.
Arranges and maintains the environment of the classroom to compliment the curriculum and provide a safe environment for children to learn.
Assist parent volunteers in the classroom and builds and ensures positive on-going relationships with parents.
Secures all material and equipment at the close of operations daily.
Assists with maintaining bulletin boards, preparing labels and with various paperwork.
Reports repair and supply needs to lead teacher.
Communicates to teaching staff all pertinent information from parents and/or information regarding each child’s overall well-being and development.
Assist in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state and city regulations and licensing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by their Supervisor(s).