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    Lead Teacher - Chicago, United States - Kemit Academy & Pediatric Therapy

    Kemit Academy & Pediatric Therapy
    Kemit Academy & Pediatric Therapy Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Kemit Academy is a nurturing, playful, creative & kid-friendly environment for children aged six weeks to five years. We are proud to offer high-quality childcare and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators. We are looking for fun and energetic Teachers who are team players.

    Lead Teachers are responsible for compliance with industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Illinois State Early Childhood Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

    QUALIFICATIONS


    •Good communication skills with staff, families, and children


    •The ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare


    •The ability to support and respect cultural and ethnic diversity

    Educational Qualifications

    All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:


    •A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 6


    •An Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1


    •A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential


    •Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field


    •All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards


    •Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education


    •Child PsychologyMethods: Age Birth to 8 years


    •Do you at least have a CDA credential or 30 credits from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credits in child development/early childhood?


    •Childcare: 1 year (Required)

    RESPONSIBILITIES


    •The ideal candidate will establish and maintain a safe, engaging, learning environment that promotes development in all domains as well as foster individuality, creativity, and confidence in children


    •The teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate lesson plan, utilizing the guidelines established by Kemit Academy


    •In addition, the teacher must be fun, creative, resourceful, active, professional, work well with others, and have a desire for personal growth through ongoing professional development


    •Meeting the individual needs of the children


    •Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff


    •The ability to understand and support the education program using the "learning through play" philosophy


    •Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment


    •Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom


    •Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom


    •Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair


    •Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times


    •Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements


    •Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately


    •Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present


    •Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities


    •Post and adhere to all Kemit & DCFS Health and Safety policies and procedures


    •Advance children's physical and intellectual competence


    •Create a multicultural learning environment


    •Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials


    •Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning


    •Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty


    •Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities


    •Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play


    •Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance


    •Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills


    •Plan and implement activities to enable children's feeling of security


    •Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling


    •Establish positive and effective family relations Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty


    •Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences


    •Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences


    •Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child


    •Maintain a portfolio for each child


    •Maintain the classroom Parent Board


    •Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs


    •Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities


    •Build teamwork Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans


    •Manage classrooms according to Kemit Quality Standards


    •Perform child observations and document in their portfolios


    •Use assessment tools (eg, Progress Reports, Children's Progress)


    •Support a code of ethical conduct

    PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

    ● Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.

    ● Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety

    ● Be able to keep up with active, young children

    Full-time benefits include:

    • Participation in Health & Dental Insurance plan
    • 401K
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Free parking

    Job Type: Full-time

    OTHER:

    • Updated Medical Health Report with evidence of MMR vaccination and TB testing
    • Criminal Background Check
    • Will need to obtain a Food and Sanitation Management Certification

    Benefit Conditions:

    • A waiting period may apply
    • Only full-time employees are eligible

    Work Remotely:

    • No
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