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in Algonquin, IL
Early Childhood Teacher
Estimated Pay | $14 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Algonquin, Illinois |
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About this job
Job Description
Our teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. Our program serves children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
We are hiring immediately so apply now!
Job Benefits:
- Free Employee Health Insurance, company-paid
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off that increases with seniority
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Discounted Child Care
- On-site training and online courses for further development
- Industry leading wages
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
- Create activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
- Assist and supervise children during all activities.
- Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
- Interact with parents and maintain open communication to encourage family engagement
- Collaborate with other passionate teachers to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Intervene when needed to maintain safety, while respecting children’s interests.
- Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate.
Other necessary skills and attributes include
- Openness to working with children of all ages
- A passion for working with children
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to professional development
- Create a welcoming, engaging, classroom space for young children to learn, play and grow.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Assistant Teacher must have a High School Diploma or higher.
- Lead Teachers must have:
- Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education OR related degree
- 30 semester hours from an accredited college/university
- Experience in a recreational program or licensed daycare center serving school-age children
Our teachers are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and open communication in our center. Our teachers provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment filled with warmth, patience, and understanding every day, giving children the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.