Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Teacher Qualifications60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or University of which 6 semesters or nine quarter hours are in and / or related to early childhood education.

OROne year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credits from an accredited college with 6 semesters or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and / or child development from birth to age 6.

Must meet all requirements for DCFS

Must have patience with children and desire to want to work with them.

Employees must be a loving, caring, sensitive and friendly individual towards children.

Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers

Job Description Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs

Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the childrens basic needs

Ensure staff / child ratios is maintained at all times

Conduct weekly observations of all children in your classroom

Check equipment daily for chipped paint, broken toys, toys the need batteries, etc.

Set goals for children individually

Teach children appropriate societal behavior characteristics

Must complete 20 hours of in-service / online training per year

Must have emotional maturity when working with children

Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program

Respect for children and adults

Flexibility, understanding and patience

Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities

Good personal hygiene

Frequent interaction with children

Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children

Sensitivity to childrens socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities

Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques and

Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities

Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.

Must submit 3 letters of reference

Must have physical updated every 2 years (T.B. test included)

Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more

Must submit a copy of Transcripts

Must be at least 19 years of age

Very observant of the children at all times

Implement the safety and health standards set by DCFS

Have monthly lessons plans visibly displayed in the classroom

Complete lesson plans

Carrying out lesson plans Plan age appropriate activities that support childrens physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development

Keep a smooth operation of the classroom activities

Work well with the Teachers Assistant

Act as a role model for children

Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences as they arise (the director will inform you of when)

Report needs of supplies and replacement of toys and / or equipment

Report unacceptable behavior of children

Communicate with the director daily of any changes and / or progress of the children Report injuries, fill out incident reports if witnessed by you or follow up with the Teachers Assistant to fill out a report.

Completion of daily reports

Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled

Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-worker and parents

Show good judgment and problem-solving skills

Update classroom bulletin boards

Report absence and present sick children to the director

Perform daily cleaning duties

Be aware of company policies

Be aware of food allergies of the children

Cleaning and sanitizing of toys and classroom furniture

Record observations

Know ratios per age group

Food Handlers Certification

Evaluations of children