Recruitment Specialist/Teacher Assistant

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• Encourage families to enroll in the Early Head Start and Head Start program by expressing the benefits of the program.
• Actively engage in community recruitment events, day to day neighborhood canvassing and planning events that gauge families to our programs.
• Collect enrollment documentation, set up center playdates and tours for families.
• Effectively gain community partnerships with local business, DHS, WIC, Unemployment office, Dental Offices, Medical Offices, Libraries, Park Districts.

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• Communicates frequently with children, naming objects, and actions, using who, what, when, where. and why, and open-ended questions.
• Exhibits behavior management consistent with the center’s philosophy.
• Co-plays/interact with children during play activities both indoors and outdoors and actively participates during field trips.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
• Respond to the children's individual needs and learning styles
• and those in distress promptly and appropriately.

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• Complies with applicable universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures.
• Reports immediately any needed repairs or failing equipment to the Center Director.
• Is responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the center.
• Assists calmly in the evacuation of the building in an emergency and practice drills, and can respond to any emergency.
• Cleans and disinfects mouthed toys before subsequent use, chairs and toys when soiled or at least weekly, mats/cots weekly.
• Checks on sleeping infants every 5 minutes and toddlers and preschoolers every 15 minutes.

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• Provides a well-balanced schedule of individual/group activities and active/quiet activities.
• Submits weekly curriculum plans to the Center Director.
• Plans open-ended activities that emphasize process orientation and developmentally-appropriate curriculum within the center guidelines.
• Plans supervised activities for outdoor play or indoor gross motor play during severely inclement weather.
• Develops and maintains portfolios and progress reports of children's developmental progress, keeping records, work samples, and other evidence of growth and development.
• Read to children DAILY.
• Set individual goals and objectives for each child according to the center’s curriculum guidelines.

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• Communicates with parents daily and reports at least one positive event (accomplishment, an amusing anecdote, etc.) about each child to the parent.
• Treats parents with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
• Make parents aware of classroom and center activities and encourage family involvement.
• Brings any parent feedback, concerns about children, etc., to the attention of the Center Director before discussing with the parent, and document all such parent conversations.
• Ensures that items (papers, dirty clothes, etc.) are taken home and follows up with parents on things to be brought to the center.
• Respect families' confidentiality, and refrain from addressing issues about their child while the child, or other children, are present.
• Participates in parent conferences as needed.

- Experience working with students in a daycare or early childhood education setting
- Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation for young children
- Ability to effectively communicate and educate parents/guardians about the daycare program
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques for working with children, including those with autism
- Strong math skills to assist with enrollment calculations and tuition fees
- Experience in a classroom setting is a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual Required
• A.A, B.A or B.S. College degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Licensure is required
• 2-5 years of early childhood education professional experience
• Working knowledge of CSD CARES, TS Gold, ASQ, ESI-R, CACFP, Head Start Performance Standards, Chicago Early Learning Standards, Prevention Initiatives, and Pre-School For All.
• Working ability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of teacher evaluation and observation methods
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning and implementation, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the functions of the role
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, professional work ethic, and appearance with a positive attitude and approachable demeanor

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary Depending on Education and Experience (DOE)
• Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K
• Flexible Spending
• Long- and short-term Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ten days of vacation upon hire
• Professional Development: Education Cohort with National Louis University
• Surviving Spouse Benefit
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Allison's Day: 10 Additional Bonus Company Holidays
• Eight weeks of company-paid maternity leave

$500 Baby Cash maternity benefit + $500 Baby Enrollment Bonus to enroll their new baby at Allison's

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in working with students in a daycare or early childhood education setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60621: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person