Geneseo Child Care, LLC is the home of two (2) DCFS licensed daycare centers in Geneseo, IL. It is a growing business currently seeking qualified team members to help join its qualified team. Our goal is to provide a level of child care fit to the high standards of such a great community.
The Lead Teacher position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for all of the children attending Geneseo Child Care while staying in accordance with all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Center/Daily Operations:
- Supervise staff and assist in the planning and implementation of curriculum
- Preparing snack for children following USDA guidelines and each child’s dietary limitations
- Rest periods based on individual child needs and licensing rules
- Redirecting or initiating other measures to control behavior following policies, licensing rules, and redirection strategies
- Changing diapers as needed following policies and licensing rules
- Potty training with children when appropriate due to child development principals
- Helping dressing children when needed
- Identifying signs of emotional or developmental problems in children per child developmental principals
- Keeping daily sheets for each child up to date and organized
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and monitoring children’s play activities
- Organizing and participating in recreational activities
- Sanitizing toys per GCC and licensing policies and organize and store toys in appropriate activity areas
- Supporting children’s emotional and social development needs per child development principals
- Arrive to the center on time for your scheduled shift to keep mandated ratios in classrooms correctly
- Know the specifics about each child in the classroom you are working in
- Ensure proper hand washing procedures are followed in the classroom you are working in
- Stay within ratio of the classroom 100% of the time
- Adhere to the classroom schedule
- Overall supervision of all teachers in your classroom
- Follow and adhere to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Rule 407 at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly
- Must be able to sit down on floor to play with children
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to attend work as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
