EnsureJob Description
The Type 04 Teacher is responsible for providing children with a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy environment to advance their physical and cognitive growth and development in compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
The comprehensive goal of the teacher is to provide children with high-quality educational instruction and to prepare them for kindergarten.
Work location:
Near South - 2929 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
- Qualification:
- Illinois Type 04 credential is a must
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s in any field with a minimum of 30 hours of ECE semester credits
- Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Must have experience working in an early childhood classroom. Prior Head Start experience is preferred
This is a full time position with benefits. The Type 04 Teacher is responsible for providing children with a developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy environment to advance their physical and cognitive growth and development in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The comprehensive goal of the teacher is to provide children with high quality educational instruction and to prepare them for kindergarten. Essential Functions:
- Use the Creative Curriculum system, develop lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for young children
- Provide and maintain a safe environment to prevent injuries to children and staff
- Promote good health by making sure classroom materials are clean and disinfected on a regular basis
- Complete ASQ’s and ESI-R screenings and developmental inventory
- Prepare and engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and experiences
- Recognize and respect a variety of cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and developmental needs
- Communicate respectfully and on a regular basis with children’s family members
- Create a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to children’s learning
- Interact frequently, respectfully, and in a nurturing way with all children in the classroom
- Keep in compliance with all Head Start Standards and Henry Booth House expectations
- Use Teaching Strategies GOLD to document observations of children on a daily basis
- Ensure that classroom and activities are inclusive of children with special needs
- Provide individualized planning for all children in the classroom with emphasis on children with special needs and the goals stated on their Individualized Education Plan
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and their families
- Participate in professional development, in-service training(s), and pre-service training(s)
- Assist in the recruitment of children for the Head Start program
Required license or certification:
- 04 PEL
- Gateways Level 5 Credential
Required education:
- Bachelor's
- Required experience:
- Head Start Teaching: 1 year
Physical Requirements:
- Employees are required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. An employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
