Prevention Initiative Infant and Toddler Teacher I/II/III Job Bolingbrook area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year
, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.

Discover the unique rewards of working in a Head Start program, where you can ignite young minds and provide comprehensive early childhood education that sets the stage for lifelong success.

Catholic Charities’ Head Start program is NAEYC Accredited as well as a Gold Circle Quality and a US Model Head Start Program.

By joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start, you will make a lasting impact on children's lives, and have the opportunity to uplift families by empowering them to thrive and create a brighter future for themselves.

Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together!

General Responsibilities

Responsible for adhering to the guidelines of Health and Human Services Prevention Initiative Performance Standards related to Infant Toddler Services in conjunction with State Licensing Standards.

In the absence of the Site Supervisor, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the center as the delegate, when requested.

Programmatic recruitment will takes place throughout the community as specified and designated.

Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Essential Functions

Provide learning experiences/curriculum that support child development, including, but not limited to, language and literacy, mathematics, science, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, social/emotional development, and other subject matter as suited to the developmental appropriateness and needs of children.

Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.

Develop in each child an awareness of their worth as an individual and his/her role in the family and community.

Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth.

Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of satisfactory self-concepts. Work with other support personnel/agencies to promote this goal.

Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources, such as zoos and parks, and through classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community. Share and interpret these experiences with children and parents.

Plan and coordinate the work of associates, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts.

Develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.

Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings (monthly), newsletters (bi-monthly), home visits (twice a year), and individual parent conferences (twice a year).

Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual children’s needs and child care’s role in the child’s life.

Create an effective environment that fosters learnings, including switching or rotating materials in interest areas on a regular basis and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of children’s work.

Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the program and through self-selected professional growth activities.

Great Employer Provided Benefits

Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation Days
-14 Sick Days
Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
Flexible Spending Account
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
Life and AD&D Insurance
403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field is required for the Teacher I position. A minimum of (5-8) years’ experience working with young children and families in a childcare setting.

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Prevention Initiative Infant and Toddler Teacher I​/II​/III

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