Lead Teacher (0 to 3

Description

This position is located at Taylor Center for New Experiences 1633 N. Hamlin Chicago, IL 60647.

• $1,750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers!
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• 7.5 hours day

This position is located at Taylor Center for New Experiences 1633 N. Hamlin Chicago, IL 60647.

• $1,750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
• Located in accessible communities (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, West Humbolt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid STD Insurance, Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for our teachers!
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher, Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support. Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• 7.5 hours day

At Chicago Commons, we believe the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children, families, and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages child's critical thinking and creativity. Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards.

High rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources impact these neighborhoods.

Thelead teacheris responsible for developing a classroom atmosphere where childrencan grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space.

Candidates musthavea passion for creating a safeand nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education, andtheability to lead the classroom team.

• Bachelor’s Degreein Early Childhood Education or related field.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently.

• Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system.

• Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan
• Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate
• Introduces, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities:
  Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects
• Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities
• Trains staff and prepares performance evaluations with the assistance of the Site Director
• Researches, implements, and evaluates curriculum methods and classroom management strategies
• Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environment
• Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program
• Recommends maintenance and repairs as needed
• Develops strong partnerships with the families
• Attends home visits and conducts…