Infant-Toddler-Twos Teacher

Posting Number S26356P Posting Date Closing Date Title Early Childhood Teacher Working Title Infant-Toddler-Twos Teacher Salary Range $50,000 - 56,000 Annual Employee Class Administrator Department Office of the Dean of Education Full-time/ Part-time Full-time Specialization

Working with young child Birth-3 years old

Hours Per Week 40 Standard Work Week Monday-Friday Benefits

This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University.  for a complete list of benefits: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Summary

This position is working as a Infant-toddler-two (IT2) teacher in per assignment. This position

is being offered based on two tier qualification requirements. To be considered as "Tier 1" you

must have a bachelor degree in Early Childhood or Child Development, with a minimum Level 3 Illinois Gateway Infant-Toddler credential. Tier 2 consideration is for someone with an Associates in Early Childhood or 60 college credit hours with 21 ECE certified hours both with a minimum of a Illinois Gateways Level 2 Infant-Toddler Credential. Compensation for this position is based on the hiring tier.

Job Description

Under general direction from a designated supervisor and as prescribed by Chicago State University. This position will carry out the following duties in and early learning and care environment as follows:

* Participate in the recruitment and enrollment of eligible children and families for the CSU Child Development Laboratory School and comply with all recruitment activities, plans, and policies as instructed by the supervisor.

* Participate in the planning process and development of program policies and plans.

* Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences and activities in language, math, science, gross motor, fine motor, and social/emotional development.

* Develop Lesson Plans that include individualized activities for children and align with Early Learning Standards.

* Develop individualized activities to support a child's IFSP (Individual Family Support Plan)

* Always ensures the safety and supervision of children by sight, sound, and counting, during indoor and outdoor activities.

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

* Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth using adopted assessment tools.

* Document classroom observations for the purpose of collecting data for child outcome assessments.

* Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children in all areas of development.

* Participate in the program self-assessment and community needs process.

* Schedule and plan home visits and parent/teacher conferences.

* Support proper feeding and/or meal service requirements in accordance with ISBE CACFP, Early Head Start and IL DCFS requirements. .

* Implement developmentally appropriate practices for children Birth-3 years old.

* Document and maintain accurate daily attendance and food count.

* Document and maintain daily health and safety checklists.

* In collaboration with each child's parent or guardian, complete a developmental screening within forty-five (45) calendar days of a child's enrollment.

* Complete all required documentation on each child per the Early/Head Start Performance Standards at the 30-day, 45 days, timeline, etc. according to the enrollment date of each individual child.

* Ensure that all required documentation is entered into the data entry systems and ensure that all contact notes are entered and updated within 24 hours of contact with families.

Implement

* Plan and coordinate the work of assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and special events 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, ensure that parents understand the curriculum and age-appropriate expectations for learning and development.

* Work…