Pre-K Teacher Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Teacher
- Prek

Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Hours/Week: 40

Department:
Early Childhood Education

Mission

As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, employees of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill our mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors and homeless.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity
- Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence
- Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity
- Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy
- Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect
- Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment
- Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one's approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.

A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization's goals.

Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.

Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one's self professionally.

Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

General Summary

The Teacher works cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. With the support and guidance of Lead Teacher, the Teacher will ensure that the classroom activities and environment are developmentally appropriate and reflect the agency's philosophy and curriculum. The Teacher plans and implements a program designed for the emotional, social, educational and physical development of assigned children, under the direction of the Assistant Director and Program Site Director.

The Teacher ensures that the individual needs of the children are met as required by Developmentally Appropriate Practices, NAEYC, DCFS licensing standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Administration

In conjunction with Lead Teacher, develop and maintain confidential education information for children.
In the absences of Lead Teacher, facilitate and document weekly team meetings
In conjunction with Lead Teacher, monitor and ensure that daily attendance and meal participation reports are completed.
Accurately complete all required program documentation and submit in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher.
Ensure all confidential information is protected.
Work collaboratively with Supervisor and Director to assess strengths, challenges and develop goals annually.
Work collaboratively with Lead Teacher to develop professional goals and review quarterly to make necessary adjustments.
Input classroom data into appropriate information systems.

Child Development

Observe, assess, and document each child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
Provide opportunities for the children to develop positive self-images and experience success.
Ensure the development of individualized education for each child is documented.
Ensure the development and implementation of individualized educational activities is incorporated into lessons plan for each child.
Identify any developmental concerns regarding the children and follow agency protocol.

Curriculum

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities which will promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child.
In conjunction with Lead Teacher, develop lesson plans with goals, objectives activities, and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent…