Preschool For All Instructional Leader

Child Care Resource & Referral -
Kankakee, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Classroom experience
Classroom Teaching
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Job description

Provide educational leadership in the assigned child care facilities using developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education Learning Development Standards and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale.

Duties and responsibilities

Plan and coordinate lesson plans and activities using the Creative Curriculum in cooperation with the co-teacher or early childhood educator.

Support the literacy program by sending home books with children every week and incorporating literacy support forms from the Creative Curriculum into lesson planning and classroom activities.

Lead or participate in small or large group activities that support the development of children’s language, self-help skills, social cooperation, and the development of positive self-concepts, as cooperatively agreed upon with the co-teacher/early childhood educator.

Observe, document, asses,s, and plan for the individual needs of children using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, as agreed upon cooperatively with the co-teacher/early childhood educator.

Compile children’s portfolios and draft individualized developmental plans as cooperatively agreed upon with the co-teacher/early childhood educator.

Participate in developmental screenings of children and support their transition into kindergarten. Support the development of children’s creative, independent thinking, exploration, experimentation, and questioning, while providing a literacy-rich, developmentally appropriate learning environment with assistance and support from the co-teacher/early childhood educator.

Work closely with the Preschool for All Coordinator and co-teacher/early childhood educator to obtain information for state-required reports, schedule parent-teacher conferences, and coordinate other parent involvement and education activities. Also, participate in the Parent/Child nights.

Maintain positive and productive relationships with children, parents, and staff members, keeping the needs of families and children in mind. Attend meetings and conferences related to CCR&R and ISBISBE that are not held on evenings, weekends, or in the summer.

Must perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures

Program goals for early childhood lesson plans and group activities are met or exceeded.

Effectively documents children’s progress and maintains portfolios with individualized plans for all children.

Maintains a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Program goals for assisting with children’s developmental screening and transition into kindergarten are met. Maintains communication with the program manager, Preschool for All coordinator, co-teachers, and early childhood educators as it pertains to the Preschool for All Program.

Demonstrates a friendly, informative, and professional approach to relationships with children, families, and staff.

Required reports and files are accurately maintained.

Maintains Illinois State Board of Education Learning Development Standards throughout lesson plans, classroom, and children’s portfolios. Also, maintain an Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale score of 5.0 or higher and complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development.

Education and Experience Requirements

Type 04 Early Childhood Teacher Certification or

Is pursuing a professional educator license and holds

(A) An ECE Credential Level of 5 awarded by the Department of Human Services under the Gateways to Opportunity Program

(B) An Educator License with Stipulations with a transitional bilingual educator endorsement and

1. has passed an early childhood education content test or

2. Completed no less than 9 semester hours of postsecondary coursework in the area of early childhood education.

Early Childhood teaching experience.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Able to be self-motivated.

Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with individuals from various educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

Must have an automobile and/or reliable transportation to complete all work-related travel assignments with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

May be required to carry, lift, or move equipment, material, or supplies weighing up to 40lbs. Be able to travel occasionally and attend or participate in occasional evening and/or weekend, in and out of office agency programs, meetings, and events during the school year and the summer months.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Required)
Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: Plano and Kankakee, IL

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