Infant/Toddler, Twos Teachers (Full and part-time)
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
Have we got a job for YOU… Impact the Lives of Children Every Day!
Come help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment. We are looking for dependable, positive, creative and eager individuals to join our Raindrop Early Learning Center team. If this is you, we would love to have you work with us! We have a great environment with witty kids, and a delightful hands-on staff that is supported by a great management team!
Full & Part Time Positions Available –
Flexible schedules: Hours vary between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teachers will plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. S/He is responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children.
- May share lead responsibilities with Center Director and/or Teacher II
- Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs
- Complies with RDELC and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
- Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter
- Keeps the Center Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
- Completes timely and accurate documentation according to RDELC and other licensing or regulation requirements
- Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
- Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested
Infant/Toddler/ Preschool EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE
- CDA or equivalent or at least 6 early childhood hours, required
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), required
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area, required (Bachelor degree preferred)
Infant/Toddler Preschool Teacher EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of early childhood education experience, desired
- 1 year of experience working with assigned age group, required
Infant/ Toddler Preschool OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent organizational skills required
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain desirable
Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.
- Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
- Employee will be faced with a variety of issues daily and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children and the center.
Raindrop Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Raindrop
We offer a friendly, educational and nurturing environment for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten kids in the Chicago area. Raindrop Early Learning Center encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. As professional educators, our teachers emphasize the growth of the child as a whole.
We take a holistic approach to a child’s development. Our philosophy is to encourage early learning and to promote the children’s overall well-being. Our staff comes from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common – a devotion to a child’s health and development.
Job Seekers
We are looking for dependable, positive, creative and eager individuals to join our Raindrop Early Learning Center team. If this is you, we would love to have you work with us!
We have a great environment with witty kids, and a delightful hands-on staff that is supported by a great management team! Full & part time positions available, and flexible schedules: Hours vary between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
We are happy to train the right candidate and assist with ECE Courses. If you are ready to make an impact in the lives of children in your community, come join the Raindrop team!
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