Child Care Teacher / Assistant Director

Quality childcare center is seeking an experienced Assistant Director for our Hazel Crest, IL location.

Our mission is to care for, protect children, include and educate all children, including high risk; Build a solid foundation for learning which begins at birth. Also, improve the quality of children's lives through quality childcare, early screening, early quality education, family support and engagement.

Teacher / Assistant director candidate will be responsible for assisting the center director with the overall supervision and management of the center, its staff and students; also when the center director is unable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead teacher and management of own pre-k classroom

2. Assist center director with all aspects of managing the center and staff

2. Support program staff in all areas of need

3. Coach staff in job descriptions

4. Model and reinforce program policies and procedures

5. Help train staff in Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

5. Help achieve and support ExceleRate GOLD and NAEYC accreditation requirements

6. Attend meetings with center director

7. Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for students and staff

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION

· AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

· 3 hours of coursework in management included on transcripts or Gateways Director Credential level

· Gateways Director Credential

. ECE Credential level 5 or working toward

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• AA / BA degree in Early Childhood or comparable degree (Required)
• Gateways Director Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person