Teacher Assistant - Chicago, United States - Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

$1000 Sign On Bonus

Under the direction of the Managing Associate Teacher, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to full-time classroom teacher duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the program, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;
Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment;
Use home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;
Eat with and assist children in the development of social and selfhelp skills, and sound nutritional practices;
Collaborate with family support staff to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with disabilities;
Collaborate with the mental health director to discuss mental health needs of children;
Guide children's acquisition of social skills and the ability to meet widely held expectations across all developmental domains;
Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested;
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, assuring that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
Use the playground as an extension of the classroom, assuring that the playground is safe;
Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist;
Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood;
Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed; and
Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g. lesson plans, timesheets, meal reports, etc.

COMPETENCIES
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Values—ability to demonstrate in word and action the Center's core values and deep commitment to the mission, vision, priorities and needs of the organization and the diverse communities it serves.
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Inclusion—values all people for their unique talents and perspectives and promotes practices that promote and provide equal access to opportunities and resources that enable employees to contribute fully to the organization's success.
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Relationships—ability to build authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performances to support the Center's work.
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Change Capacity—leads self and others by demonstrating the ability to pivot and respond to unpredictable, disruptive, and ambiguous situations. Develop processes, tools, and techniques used to advance desired organizational outcomes and manage change effectively.
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Results-Proven Track Record—demonstrable ability to exceed goals with a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; high level of business acumen including successful P&L management; the ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; and problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness.
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Strategic Vision and Agility—ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
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Innovation—ability to form ideas that are new and enhanced, while introducing constructive ways of looking at problems that foster creativity interdisciplinary/cross-functional work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

An associate's degree in early childhood education or child development and a Level 4 ECE and IT credential; or
A baccalaureate and a Level 4 ECE and IT credential;
Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education;
Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by the Agency and/or DCFS licensing;
Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with