Assistant Teacher - PreK

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Assistant Teacher Prek STATUS : Full Time

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

HOURS / WEEK : 40

DIVISION : Marillac Social Center

DEPARTMENT : Birth to Three

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES : None

Mission

As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, employees of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill our mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors and homeless.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

• Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
• Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• Client / customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
• Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

General Summary

Plan and implement a child development program designed for emotional, social, educational and

physical development of the very young child, within the framework of the agency’s philosophy and objectives, under the direction of the Child Development Supervisor and Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Administration

Child Development

Curriculum

Classroom Environment

Parent Involvement

Schedule and participate in at least two Parent Teacher conferences for each child.

Other

Complete a minimal of (20) CEU’s annually to meet DCFS and Accreditation continuing education with infant and toddler focus

In collaboration of team, track the utilization of materials, recommends supplies, equipment and supplies needed for program.

Act with integrity and aspire to model our Core Values in the delivery of all services

Job Requirements

Experience / Education

All positions : Associates Degree or Bachelor in Early Childhood / Child Development from an accredited college or university is desired. Member of Gateways.

Teacher Assistant : Associate Degree or Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in group childcare and Minimum 30 semester hours (or 60 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 15 semester hours (30 quarter hours) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Gateway ECE Level 1. Candidates must commit to continuing to pursue the Associate degree in ECE.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates possess emotional maturity, respectfulness, nurturance, and patience for children. Furthermore, they must demonstrate the ability to model appropriate behavior; and to contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and developmental needs. Additionally, the ability to lift thirty pounds and to accompany young children on program related outings is required.

Language

Ability to read and speak English proficiently. Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.