Teacher Early Childhood Education / Daycare Assistant Director

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: 16-22 dollars per hour based on experience and education.

Overview

The Angels Child Development Center is a St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church ministry. We are a faith-based program in the Episcopal tradition, serving children and families in Berwyn and surrounding communities. Christian values and discipleship are incorporated into the daily activities of the program. In consultation with the Center Director, the Assistant Director fosters a Christian environment at The Angels through daily prayer, thanksgiving, and service to others. The Angels is a dual-language English-Spanish program. The Lead Teacher will be able to communicate with children, families, and staff in English and Spanish and implement a curriculum where children begin to communicate bilingually.

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Lead Teacher provides support in leading and managing staff, providing guidance and support to the teaching staff, and cultivating an environment in which children and their parents can feel safe and secure and where children are encouraged to achieve developmental milestones in a play-based learning environment.

In alignment with the mission and vision of The Angels Child Development Center and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Licensing Standards, the Lead Teacher:

· Keeps accurate documentation of children and activities.

· Supports teachers as they adhere to the Illinois DCFS Licensing Standards.

· Assists with coordinating monthly classroom curriculums.

· Communicates effectively and positively with staff, parents, and children.

· Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and adults alike.

· Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with parents, staff, and children.

· Must have strong leadership skills to inspire respect from young children and staff.

· Must be organized and have a strong business sense.

· Must have some technology skills, including knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, accounting, and database management software.

· Knowledgeable about the latest trends and techniques in education and child-rearing, including discipline, encouragement, and communication.

· Familiarity with behavioral therapy theories and practices, child development, and parent-child relationships.

· Must have an appropriate code of ethics for working with young children.

· Must be flexible and able to react appropriately to changing circumstances.

· Must have strong crisis management abilities and be able to maintain a cool composure in times of crisis.

· Must have strong administrative and time management skills.

· Must possess excellent customer service.

· Must be professional at all times.

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.

· Must have all CPR, First Aid, Food Service Sanitation certifications and other licenses and certifications as required by DCFS.

· At least 1 years of experience working with children in a teaching or assistant position or administering child care.

· Must be registered with the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Professional Development System and have or be willing to obtain the Illinois Director Credential.

Must pass a background check.

· Time spent in the center is divided between classroom and administrative support.

· Must be willing to spend long hours standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting no more than 30 pounds.

· Must be able to work some nights and weekends as needed for school events and staff training.