Lead Teachers Needed at Little Inspirations in Chicago

Early Childhood Teacher Job Description

The Lead Teachers of Little Inspirations are collaboratively responsible for the health, safety and education of the children, curriculum development, classroom environment and organization. Lead teachers supervise their supporting teachers and are responsible for effective implementation of their program.

Required Qualifications:

·       Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field conferred or in process.

·       5+ years experience working with infants & toddlers, or preschoolers in a childcare setting.

Critical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively work with other Lead Teachers in home classroom and continuity classrooms.
• Caring for all aspects of safety, health & age appropriate development.
• Developing, documenting & implementing a child centered play & project based curriculum.
• Preparing experiences based on children’s interests & seasonal, project based curriculum.
• Promptly & properly cleaning up after all classroom activities.
• Purchasing all necessary materials & supplies upon approval from director.
• Planning, scheduling, implementation and supervision of seasonal field trips.
• Conducting developmental assessments & maintaining student portfolios.
• Effective parent communications: daily updates, weekly newsletters & seasonal parent conferences.
• Attending seasonal family events, monthly meetings and professional development seminars.
• Daily supervision and mentoring of team Teachers & Assistants.
• Arranging & maintaining an optimal classroom environment for safety, development & exploratory play and facilitating effective daily flow within the classroom.
• Maintaining classrooms according to Illinois DCFS Standards (Part 407)
• Communicating with owner any difficulties in maintaining the classroom in accordance to Illinois DCFS Standards (Part 407)
• Adhering to all policies in the current Little Inspirations Faculty Handbook.

Desired Competencies:

·       Strong developmental knowledge of children ages 6wks – 5 yrs.

·       Exceptional verbal & written communication skills

·       Experience in reflective practices as a tool in curricular planning

·       Work well in a fast paced, physically & socially engaging environment

·       Positive, collaborative attitude that enhances team productivity and morale

·       Ability to problem solve towards the best results for each situation

·       Experience with

o   Microsoft Office

o   Email, Internet Research and Google Apps

o   Ipads & Apple Computers

Competitive salary is commensurate with education & experience.

Benefit packages available.

Qualified Candidates only: please send a cover letter of interest, resume, transcripts and three signed letters of recommendation to: employment@little-inspirations.com

Little Inspirations, Inc.
5480 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60615

773.817.1274 

www.little-inspirations.com 
  

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