Assistant Teacher-preschool for All - Oak Park, United States - Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery

Description

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for the care and education of children as a member of the teaching team.

The Teacher Assistant supports the planning and implementation of the curriculum in accordance with the IL Early Childhood Block Grant.

The position facilitates the supervision, guidance, and safety of all children both directly in their care and in within the organization.

Supports the teaching team and teacher in maintaining all aspects of classroom operation including ISBE and DCFS Licensing requirements NAEYC standards for best practice, ExcelerateIL and all organizational policies and procedures.

Mandatory Job Qualifications

• Meet the Illinois DCFS Teacher requirements as outlined in Child Care Licensing Standards Section
• Possess an Illinois Paraprofessional EducatorLicense.
• Possess an Illinois Gateways ECE Credential Level 1or higher.
• Be able to lift children up to 50 lbs. if necessary.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR Certification (or obtain within first 30 days of hire).

Preferred job Qualifications

• Certified Childhood Development Associate (CDA), Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related field with 18 semester hours of college coursework in early childhood education.
• Three to five years of early childhood teaching experience.

Salary:
$38,000 - $41,000 commensurate with education and experience.


Job Type:
Full-time; 8-hour shift during operating hours of 7am to 6pm.


Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision health care and life insurance
; vacation, sick and PTO. Available 403b, hospital, and disability.


Pay:
$ $23.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person