Are you a passionate educator, committed to the growth and education of children? Open Space Early Learning Center is looking for experienced classroom teachers to join our team! If you are passionate about teaching our littlest humans how to grow and thrive in their environment, we would love to meet you!
We are currently seeking full-time Classroom Assistants to join our team! This is a perfect position for those just starting in the field, career changers, or those looking to try something new!
We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide assistance in classrooms as outlined in the Daily Schedule
Remain flexible in classroom assignments in order to maintain the safety of all students
Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
Provide breaks and lunches for classroom teachers
Assist in all areas of daily center activities, including meal preparation and serving
Meeting the individual needs of every child by interacting with them to encourage and support play, exploration, and learning
Collaborating with families to create inclusive and culturally relevant classroom and curriculum
Providing a fun, welcoming, warm and safe classroom environment
Professional daily interactions and active communication with children, co-workers, and parents.
Meeting and following requirements of all licensing agencies
Must meet all Open Space Early Learning Center and local, state, or national basic health requirements as well as other requirements, including but not limited to:
American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR & First Aid training
New Illinois Food Handler
Current Gateways Membership
Inccrra Training: Sudden Infant Death
Inccrra Training: Shaken Baby Syndrome
Inccrra Training: Trauma Informed Practice
Mandated Reporter Training
Physical within last 6 months
Proof of TB Test, TDAP, and 2 Doses of MMR and immunization
Proof of a completed primary series of Covid-19 vaccination
3 letters of recommendation
Proof of Education -- Official Transcripts or HS Diploma
Personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Where we Play to Learn and learn to Grow
Open Space Early Learning Center is a family owned center founded in 2019 with a passion for providing high quality education and care for young children. The first five years of a child’s life are the most crucial in development and we strive to support every child through this time by giving them the tools and foundation that they need in order to thrive and be successful later in life.
Why Open Space is the Best Start?
Open Space is a program that is a welcoming space for all families, children, professionals and contributors. We stand firm in our philosophy and strive to provide high quality early education and care that benefit the development of the whole child.
At Open Space we value the differences that each family & child bring into our program. This is why each day is a new experience for our Open Space Family. Each and every day, we strive to meet the individual needs and provide a second home to everyone who walks in our door.
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