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Job Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher
Location: Batavia, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Center Director and Director delegate, Early Childhood teacher acts as an integral member of the Kings and Queens Children Academy team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day supervision and operations of children through the conscientious application of Kings and Queens Children Academy standards and DCFS standards.
Essential Functions
Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives,
developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their
use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleep room, outside and playground activities;
Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;
Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;
Meets emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom;
Follows all center policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook including Behavior Management, Serious Occurrence, Technology Use, Fire Drills, Workplace Harassment and Violence and Health and Safety practices;
Prepares and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for childrens use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required;
Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices;
Ensures any special dietary requirements are met;
Maintains open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each childs family;
Accurately performs all administrative tasks including entries for the classroom log book, center communication log book and required emergency and incident reporting in a timely manner;
Maintains confidentiality;
Attends monthly staff meetings;
Attends staff development workshops;
Adheres to dress code; If designated, takes calls and messages in a polite, helpful manner;
At times you may be asked to assist in another room;
Participates in team/room meetings;
Complete required training in a timely manner and attend in-services as needed;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Must be at least 19 years of age and have earned sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semesters.
Or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid updated yearly
Knowledge of Child Care programs
High standard of professionalism
Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally and in accordance with Kings and Queens Children Academy standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and childrens needs
High energy level with a strong work ethic
Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment
Ability to safeguard confidential information
The incumbent must be capable of lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds
A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC A fresh perspective on learning
In addition to being a provider of choice, we are passionate about building an organization where you can make an impact on future generations. It begins with the educators that we hire, and by helping you grow with us. We support a well-rounded, individualized curriculum that is fully engaging and tailored to each childs developmental needs. This visionary approach helps craft enriching experiences and empowers children to be confident and successful lifelong learners.
Benefits we offer
Competitive salaries
Career path opportunities
Additional Information
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at 630-664-6512. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Location: Batavia, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Center Director and Director delegate, Early Childhood teacher acts as an integral member of the Kings and Queens Children Academy team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day supervision and operations of children through the conscientious application of Kings and Queens Children Academy standards and DCFS standards.
Essential Functions
Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives,
developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their
use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleep room, outside and playground activities;
Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;
Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;
Meets emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom;
Follows all center policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook including Behavior Management, Serious Occurrence, Technology Use, Fire Drills, Workplace Harassment and Violence and Health and Safety practices;
Prepares and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for childrens use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required;
Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices;
Ensures any special dietary requirements are met;
Maintains open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each childs family;
Accurately performs all administrative tasks including entries for the classroom log book, center communication log book and required emergency and incident reporting in a timely manner;
Maintains confidentiality;
Attends monthly staff meetings;
Attends staff development workshops;
Adheres to dress code; If designated, takes calls and messages in a polite, helpful manner;
At times you may be asked to assist in another room;
Participates in team/room meetings;
Complete required training in a timely manner and attend in-services as needed;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Must be at least 19 years of age and have earned sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semesters.
Or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid updated yearly
Knowledge of Child Care programs
High standard of professionalism
Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally and in accordance with Kings and Queens Children Academy standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and childrens needs
High energy level with a strong work ethic
Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment
Ability to safeguard confidential information
The incumbent must be capable of lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds
A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC A fresh perspective on learning
In addition to being a provider of choice, we are passionate about building an organization where you can make an impact on future generations. It begins with the educators that we hire, and by helping you grow with us. We support a well-rounded, individualized curriculum that is fully engaging and tailored to each childs developmental needs. This visionary approach helps craft enriching experiences and empowers children to be confident and successful lifelong learners.
Benefits we offer
Competitive salaries
Career path opportunities
Additional Information
Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at 630-664-6512. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
