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SalaryImmediate Hire for qualified candidates!
About the company:
ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum. We are a small and growing childcare that takes pride in our effort to building a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood. We are excited to have you join our community!
About the job:
Warm, energetic, and loving individuals who are motivated and capable to teach an incredible group of children. Reliability, consistency and professionalism are they key to a successful work relationship along with true desire to care for children's emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assume responsibility of the early childhood infant/toddler lead teacher.
- Collaborate with the teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc.
- Planning weekly curriculum, arts and craft projects, daily educational games and various other activities that are age-appropriate
- Communicate daily with parents at drop-off/pick-up about the child's day and needs.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
- Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.
- Provide loving care and caregiving activities
- Caring for a group of children, changing diapers, potty-training, making sure their physical and emotional needs are taken care of
- Following a daily routine and encouraging children to participate in various activities
- Setting up a table for lunch, preparing meals and helping feed the children
- Cleaning after children which entitles vacuuming, wiping tabletops, mopping floors, taking the garbage out, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting toys, decluttering the classroom, and making it appear neat and tidy, etc.
- Taking children out daily for a walk, to a local playground, or outdoors activity
o Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.
Qualifications:
o Minimum of Associate or Bachelor’s degree in in ECE/ECD or related field with a minimum of 6 credit hours in ECE/ECD or CDA certification and one year of previous infant classroom experience
o Food Handler License or willingness to obtain certification
o CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
o Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
o Background check clearance
o Must be a team player
o Excellent organization skills and communication skills
o Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
o Job Type: Full-Time in Person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many Early Childhood Education/Development Credits do you have?
- Are you available Monday through Friday for 8h shifts?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- ECE Classroom: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
