Teacher (0-3)

Chicago Youth Centers•Chicago, IL

6d•$40,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year! The Early Head Start Teacher (0-3) is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, implement the Gold Assessment and creative curriculum, administer developmental screenings, conduct home visits and parent conferences, refer children with disabilities for children ages 15 months-3 years old. Participate and attend family engagement activities and parent meetings.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education w/2 Infant Toddler Courses
Infant/Toddler CDA or 120 credit hours in Infant Toddler (if there is no Bachelor or AA degree)
Must possess at a minimum level 2 ECE/ IT Gateways Credential
By 2024, obtain Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential Level 5
1 years of EHS classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited or Head Start classroom
Fluency in English and Spanish languages
Experience in implementation of early childhood curriculum (Creative Curriculum) and developmentally appropriate practice for the specific age group
Experience in child observation, assessment and documenting child’s skills, growth and development.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel and Outlook)
Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
CPR/ First Aid certified

Responsibilities

Provide a positive climate, responsive care giving and continuity to help children develop secure relationships while focusing on the children’s social and emotional well-being.
Work with assigned group of toddlers and two’s, applying best practices for care and physical safety.
Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust and growing autonomy.
Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on children.
Develop weekly lesson plans inclusive of individualization for children.
Refer children with special needs to the Family Service Associate and Inclusion Manager
Integrate and assist children with special needs utilizing child IFSP.
Partner with families and encourage parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom parent meetings & events and parent/child home activities).
Obtain families’ social-cultural background information and designs meaningful learning experiences for children based on their findings.
Schedule and conduct at least two Home Visits and two Parent/Teacher Conferences annually for each child, each program year to discuss with parents regarding their children’s development and behavior. Also, due to attendance problems.
Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom; and ensure routines such as diapering, toileting/training, hand washing, meals are handled promptly and consistently with state and local regulations.
Follow a consistent schedule that meets the individual needs of each child, including skill development, meals, napping and effective transition between activities.
Respond quickly and appropriately to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues) and temperament styles.
Engage and guide children at play, meeting them at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor).
Complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered trainings, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences; and maintain log of professional development achievements, including documents supporting completion.
Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of eligible families.
Other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission of the program and agency needs