Trinity United Church of Christ Child Care Centers, Inc.
Child Care PEL Teacher - Imani Village
Trinity United Church of Christ Child Care Centers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60619
Job Description
Job Description
Basic Function:
The Teacher is responsible for the overall management of the classroom, which includes having a working knowledge of general development of young children and educational systems. The Teacher is also responsible for the active
participation/contribution
in the progress of the Center’s educational philosophy and environmental goals. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills in and out of the classroom setting. Education This position requires (all preferred): • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education • Level 5 Early Childhood Education Credential in Gateways • Three (3) years of Early Childhood experience in the classroom teaching environments • One (1) year of supervisory experience Training and Experience The incumbent must: • Have or be committed to attaining the Type 04 Certification/PEL within 3 to 5 years of appointment • Possess the knowledge of child development, licensing, and funding standards • Be familiar with legislation and advocacy of childcare services in the State of Illinois; this includes best practices in Early Childhood Development standards. • Possess the ability to relate and develop a mutual respect for the families and children served and must possess the ability to get along with diverse personalities, demonstrate tact, and maturity. JOB DESCRIPTION Supervises and develops teachers, teacher assistants, and volunteers. Ensures teaching staff meet standards and goals of State Pre-K. Conducts feedback and coaching sessions with teaching staff. Shows teaching staff how to correlate standards, goals and benchmark goals with lesson plans. Ensures staff is doing what is
age/developmentally
appropriate for each age group. Models for reaching staff appropriate ways of teaching, critiquing and writing lesson plans/curriculum and offers alterative suggestions whenever necessary. Schedule teachers, teacher assistants for in-services. Supervises and provides on-the-job training for teachers, teacher assistants, teacher aids and volunteers. Recommends or initiates referral procedures for children with special learning needs or other issues. Communicates and establishes relationships with parents through daily contact, in-services, meetings, orientations and educational sessions. Orients children and parents to the classroom. Addresses parent concerns in a timely manner. Prepares for, conducts and documents parent/teacher conferences. Shares as well as receives knowledge gained through observations and interactions with the children the plans for future learning and growth. Attends staff meetings, parent meetings and in-services, training sessions and approved career development seminars. Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state and city regulations and licensing requirements. Ensure performance evaluations, goal setting and staff development plans are reviewed on a periodic basis. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents. Ability to perform basic math, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher. Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings. Conflict resolution skills. Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of Trinity Child Care policies and mandates. Ability to organize and manage time effectively. Confidentiality:
Confidentiality and discretion is a condition of employment. At all times, staff members are to respect the privacy of information about others. Violation of the Code of Confidentiality can result in immediate termination of employment. Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the Teacher to work in a clean, well-lit area. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The incumbent must possess the ability to stand, stoop, bend, and carry children, sit without back support for 15-20 minutes at a time. The incumbent will be required to work in or visit other Trinity UCC Child Care Centers and/or other offices/sites in the Chicagoland area responsible for administering Early Childhood Development services and/or activities and must be able to travel to these various locations. The incumbent must have experience working on computers and have some knowledge of Creative Curriculum approaches to Early Childhood Education.
Job Description
Basic Function:
The Teacher is responsible for the overall management of the classroom, which includes having a working knowledge of general development of young children and educational systems. The Teacher is also responsible for the active
participation/contribution
in the progress of the Center’s educational philosophy and environmental goals. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills in and out of the classroom setting. Education This position requires (all preferred): • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education • Level 5 Early Childhood Education Credential in Gateways • Three (3) years of Early Childhood experience in the classroom teaching environments • One (1) year of supervisory experience Training and Experience The incumbent must: • Have or be committed to attaining the Type 04 Certification/PEL within 3 to 5 years of appointment • Possess the knowledge of child development, licensing, and funding standards • Be familiar with legislation and advocacy of childcare services in the State of Illinois; this includes best practices in Early Childhood Development standards. • Possess the ability to relate and develop a mutual respect for the families and children served and must possess the ability to get along with diverse personalities, demonstrate tact, and maturity. JOB DESCRIPTION Supervises and develops teachers, teacher assistants, and volunteers. Ensures teaching staff meet standards and goals of State Pre-K. Conducts feedback and coaching sessions with teaching staff. Shows teaching staff how to correlate standards, goals and benchmark goals with lesson plans. Ensures staff is doing what is
age/developmentally
appropriate for each age group. Models for reaching staff appropriate ways of teaching, critiquing and writing lesson plans/curriculum and offers alterative suggestions whenever necessary. Schedule teachers, teacher assistants for in-services. Supervises and provides on-the-job training for teachers, teacher assistants, teacher aids and volunteers. Recommends or initiates referral procedures for children with special learning needs or other issues. Communicates and establishes relationships with parents through daily contact, in-services, meetings, orientations and educational sessions. Orients children and parents to the classroom. Addresses parent concerns in a timely manner. Prepares for, conducts and documents parent/teacher conferences. Shares as well as receives knowledge gained through observations and interactions with the children the plans for future learning and growth. Attends staff meetings, parent meetings and in-services, training sessions and approved career development seminars. Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state and city regulations and licensing requirements. Ensure performance evaluations, goal setting and staff development plans are reviewed on a periodic basis. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents. Ability to perform basic math, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher. Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings. Conflict resolution skills. Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of Trinity Child Care policies and mandates. Ability to organize and manage time effectively. Confidentiality:
Confidentiality and discretion is a condition of employment. At all times, staff members are to respect the privacy of information about others. Violation of the Code of Confidentiality can result in immediate termination of employment. Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the Teacher to work in a clean, well-lit area. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The incumbent must possess the ability to stand, stoop, bend, and carry children, sit without back support for 15-20 minutes at a time. The incumbent will be required to work in or visit other Trinity UCC Child Care Centers and/or other offices/sites in the Chicagoland area responsible for administering Early Childhood Development services and/or activities and must be able to travel to these various locations. The incumbent must have experience working on computers and have some knowledge of Creative Curriculum approaches to Early Childhood Education.