Early Childhood Teacher - Chicago, United States - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Description
Job Description
Job Description1. Develops and implements the weekly lessons plans that utilizing the Creative Curriculum that meet agency, DCFS licensing, accrediting and funding body standards.
2. Interacts with the children to assess their strengths and needs to ensure curriculum development and individualized teaching.
3. Maintains open communication with parents/caregivers through maintaining bulletin board, weekly newsletters, planned activities, direct contact involving parents and other outreach and communicates with the parents on an ongoing basis regarding their child's progress and participation in the class, including but not limited to parent/teacher conferences and home visits at regular intervals as applicable to program funding regulations.
4. Meets the needs of the individual students, ages three to five years, as well as promotes progress in all areas of development.
5. Provides a safe, clean and nurturing environment for the children and ensures proper sanitation procedures are followed.
6. Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, DCFS licensing, funding or accrediting bodies.
7. Participates in the NAEYC accreditation process and complies with the requirements of DFSS and DCFS as a licensed child care facility.
8. Provide leadership to the teacher assistant with the daily activities of the classroom.
9. Participates in on-going recruitment activities designed to increase enrollment in the program.
10. Maintains up to date knowledge in the field by attending seminars, workshops and in-service trainings, obtain at least 20 professional development hours annually per requirements of Gateways to Opportunity, obtains Gateways to Opportunity credentials relevant to position and works to increase credential levels as applicable to funding, accrediting and regulatory requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant Education:
Preferred: Bachlelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum: AA in Early Childhood Education
Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 2 Years in an Early Childhood classroom
Minimum: 1 Year or new graduate with student learning experience.
Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation, CPR and First Aide.
Minimum: CPR and First Aide certification with in the first 12 months of employment. Must obtain food handler certification within 6 months of hire.
Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities is guided by these core values: Respect, Compassion, Competence and Stewardship.
Our mission and values are based on the firm foundation of Catholic Social Teaching, a collection of themes developed in papal and other writings over the course of the Church's history. These themes include the belief that human life is sacred; that all humans have inherent dignity, rights and responsibilities; that social structures like marriage and the family must be supported; that the needs of the poor and vulnerable must be met; and that we must be responsible stewards of God's creation.
Far from limiting our focus, our Catholic identity and values enable us to truly be "universal," which is what "catholic" really means. The tenets of Catholic Social Teaching call us to serve everyone, regardless of their belief or background, and to employ anyone, not just Catholics, who commits to our mission. Christ reached out to people of all faiths, and Catholic Charities does the same, with the goal of transforming lives for the better.
Opportunities Rooted in the Mission of Catholic Charities...
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is the largest non-profit agency in the Midwest. With more than 150 programs at more than 164 locations across Cook and Lake counties, we help people of all races and religions move toward empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago provides:
Over a 100 year history of providing compassionate, competent services to children, youth, seniors and families
Accredited agency with the Council on Accreditation as well as numerous other types of accreditation
Opportunities for professional development and service award recognition
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent benefits:
A competitive benefits package including BlueCross/Blue Shield HMO, PPO health insurance and dental insurance
Generous holiday, sick and vacation time schedule
403(b) retirement savings account
Other voluntarily benefits
Company Description
A Mission Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching: We Serve Everyone Regardless of Faith...\r\r
Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities is guided by these core values: Respect, Compassion, Competence and Stewardship.\r
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Our mission and values are based on the firm foundation of Catholic Social Teaching, a collection of themes developed in papal and other writings over the course of the Church's history. These themes include the belief that human life is sacred; that all humans have inherent dignity, rights and responsibilities; that social structures like marriage and the family must be supported; that the needs of the poor and vulnerable must be met; and that we must be responsible stewards of God's creation.\r
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Far from limiting our focus, our Catholic identity and values enable us to truly be "universal," which is what "catholic" really means. The tenets of Catholic Social Teaching call us to serve everyone, regardless of their belief or background, and to employ anyone, not just Catholics, who commits to our mission. Christ reached out to people of all faiths, and Catholic Charities does the same, with the goal of transforming lives for the better.\r
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Opportunities Rooted in the Mission of Catholic Charities...\r
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is the largest non-profit agency in the Midwest. With more than 150 programs at more than 164 locations across Cook and Lake counties, we help people of all races and religions move toward empowerment and self-sufficiency.\r
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago provides:\r
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Over a 100 year history of providing compassionate, competent services to children, youth, seniors and families\r
Accredited agency with the Council on Accreditation as well as numerous other types of accreditation\r
Opportunities for professional development and service award recognition\r
Tuition Reimbursement Program\r
\r
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent benefits:\r
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A competitive benefits package including BlueCross/Blue Shield HMO, PPO health insurance and dental insurance\r
Generous holiday, sick and vacation time schedule\r
403(b) retirement savings account\r
Other voluntarily benefits