Licensed Preschool Teacher

Position title

Licensed Preschool Teacher

Description

AAUW Preschool, a non-profit, parent cooperative preschool in Waukegan, Illinois, is looking for  part-time licensed teacher for its afternoon Preschool For All class, Monday through Friday afternoons, 12:00-3:30 p.m. In class (plus 30-minute paid planning & prep time per day)
At AAUW Preschool, we believe firmly that preschool provides the foundation for building the social and academic skills that help children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child, and that is at the heart of each of our teachers and staff. We offer a developmentally appropriate, nature-based curriculum with time daily in our spacious outdoor Learn Scape.

Responsibilities

AAUW Preschool is seeking an assistant teacher who will embody our philosophy. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and Aide, the Assistant Teacher supports classroom management and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
* Nurture and interact with children and assist with classroom activities.
* Assist lead teacher with assessment documentation and children’s portfolios.
* Follow all health and safety protocols of the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
* Follow all procedures, guidelines and regulations of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).Qualifications
* Teacher must possess a bachelor’s degree in early    childhood or related field and hold a Professional    Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board    of Education or a Gateways ECE Credential Level 5.
* Candidate must be willing to obtain and keep all CPR and    First Aid and Food Handler Certifications current and    obtain 20 hours of professional development annually.
Fees paid by employer; staff paid trainings.
* Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus but not    required.
* Candidate must be able to pass a DCFS background check    and abide by all DCFS regulations (as directed by facility    director).Job Benefits
* Paid Time Off
* Staff Discount
* Program follows a school calendar
* Paid Training & Professional Development (20 Hours Annually)
* Supportive work environment with stellar community reputation

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