Teacher Birth-Three Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Teacher
- Birth-Three

Full Time

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services

Non-Exempt

40 hours/week

Early Childhood Programs

None

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens, empowers, and gives voice to those in need – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago.

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 oneself professionally.

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

General Summary

Background

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been providing high quality social services to the communities of Chicago since 1914. We strengthen, empower, and give voice to those in need – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago. 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.

In the Birth to Three Child Development Program, we provide high quality full day early learning experiences utilizing the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, and Teaching Strategies Gold. We keep class sizes small, minimize transitions, and practice continuity of care and primary caregiving to reinforce stable relationships, which are an essential component for young children's learning. Through these initiatives children stay with the same team of teachers as they grow, and each child is assigned to one caregiver who is principally responsible for that child.

At the heart of our program is a commitment that respects the differing cultures, lifestyles, preferences, abilities, learning styles and needs of the infants, toddlers, and families we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description Summary

Under the guidance of Lead Teachers:

Administration

In conjunction with Lead Teacher and assistant 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 Asst. Director and Lead Teacher to assess strengths, challenges and develop goals annually.
Work collaboratively with Assistant 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…