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Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

Grandma Jones Daycare Center INCChicago, IL, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking to hire an Infant / Toddler Teacher for our early learning program in Calumet City. The Infant / Toddler Teacher will foster self-esteem, self-confidence, develop competence in self-help skills and those inner controls and language abilities necessary for effective social interaction. We provide a warm nurturing environment that promotes development in all areas; physical, cognitive, social / emotional, and language.

If you are passionate about educating young children and creating a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply us. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. Grandma Jones is an atmosphere where children are respected, staff are responsible, and parents are always welcome.

Main Responsibilities

  • Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Ability to develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into our 3-5 year old program.
  • Will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Infant / Toddler children.
  • Teachers will maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
  • With the help of the teacher's assistant, complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports etc.
  • Perform other duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) – Infant Toddler
  • Preferred - Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • Gateways Infant Toddler credential level 3 / ECE Level 5
  • Previous experience working with infant and toddler students in an Early Head Start program preferred
  • Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students
  • Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children
  • Company Description

    We service children 6wks to 12yrs and we are open 6 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.

    Company Description

    We service children 6wks to 12yrs and we are open 6 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.

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