Preschool Assistant Teacher

Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

Sage YMCA is hiring a full-time Preschool for All Assistant Teacher!

The PFAE Assistant Teacher works cooperatively with both classroom teachers to ensure prompt and responsive care to each child, responding to their emotional, social, physical and educational needs. Principal duties include promoting a supportive and positive classroom climate, attention and engagement in activities and play that stimulates development and frequent high quality language experiences. Further responsibilities involve child observation, assessment and adapting routines and daily experiences to meet individual child interests and abilities.

The Assistant Teacher communicates with classroom teachers regarding all aspects of each child’s care and classroom management and conducts child observation and assessment of children assigned in the classroom, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by Head Start, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards.

Salary is $51,000 per year.

Benefits:

• We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Provide responsive caregiving and continuity to help children develop secure relationships while focusing on the children’s social and emotional well-being.
• Support and embrace the agency written plan for continuity of care.
• Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of age-appropriate instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child. This includes both indoor and outdoor activities
• Assist the Early Head Start Teacher in rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children’s academic, intellectual and linguistic development.
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom and ensure the health and physical safety of children, at all times, whether indoors and outside.
• Meet the individual needs of each child, at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor)
• Interact with and assist children individually or in small groups in order to guide and reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist with the completion of daily recording of health checks, communication logs, attendance, and meals.
• Guide and support all children, including dual language learners and those with special needs.
• Model and promote appropriate English grammar, language, positive interactions and discipline and interactions for children and parents.
• Establish a professional rapport and work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom (i.e., Teacher, Aide, Parents, and Volunteers), establishing clear expectations for roles and responsibilities.
• Develop effective communication and professional relationships with families and encourage parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g., classroom parent meetings & events, center-wide activities).
• Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of eligible families.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Creative Curriculum for Preschool
• Discreetly handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times

Lesson Planning and Classroom Management

• Collaborate with classroom team members to develop lesson plans with…