Lead Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director

Hiring Immidiately Preschool Lead Teacher/ Assistant Director
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 is currently expanding and hiring for Director Qualified Lead teachers.

We take pride in our effort to build a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood and we are excited to have you join our community!

For more information on the school, please visit www.choochoochicago.com

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 the key to a successful work relationship along with a true desire to care for children's emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development as well as the company's overall wellbeing and repetition.

The teaching positions are Monday-Friday 9am-6pm working hour span, for 8h daily shifts. Schedules are to be determined, 5 day availability is crucial on a closing shift.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume responsibility of the early childhood center as a lead teacher in our preschool classroom and director designee.
• Manage staff, teacher breaks, teacher files, center supplies, cleaniness, closing tasks and just overall management of day-to-day center operations.
• Plan, Implament, Review and Collaborate with the teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc.
• Planning weekly curriculum, arts and crafts projects, daily educational games and various other activities
• 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, and 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 for a walk, to a local playground or outdoor activity

Qualifications:

Lead Teacher/Director Qualified

• Bachelor's degree in ECE/ECD or related field with a minimum of 21 college ECE/ECD credit hours and 3 credit hours in ECE administration OR Director Credential Certificate OR Associates degree in ECE/ECD with two years of teaching experience and 3 credit hours in ECE administration OR Director Credential Certificate through Gateways
• Previous experience Leading a preschool classroom and a firm understanding of DCFS rules and licensing standards.
• Desire to learn and grow into a director role.
• Food Managers License or willingness to obtain certification
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
• Must be a team player, flexible and accountable
• Excellent organization skills and communication skills
• Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
• Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• 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):

• Are you available to work M-F 8h closing shifts?
• What makes you a good candidate for this position?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool Classroom Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DCFS Director Qualification/ Gateways Director Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person