Sign On Bonus upon hire $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days.
Position Responsibilities
In collaboration with the classroom team, plans, prepares, and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom
Engages and interacts with all children in the classroom to facilitate social and academic learning.
Meets with the lead teacher monthly for supervision and support
Uses active supervision techniques to supervise children at all times
Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children, families and staff in the classroom
Participates in recruitment of children and families for Erie House programs
Opens or closes the classroom for the day as assigned
Remains in the classroom to supervise children whose parents pick up late as needed
Acts as an ambassador for Erie Neighborhood House Child Care
Acts as a Director Designee for the center as assigned
Monitors overall health and safety of the children as part of completion of daily health checks, and reports any signs of illness, injury, abuse or neglect to the lead teacher
With the classroom team, identifies children who may benefit from specialized services and assists in completion of referrals
Participates in quarterly team meetings with Family Advocate staff
Participates in transition meetings as needed
Attends monthly all staff meetings, agency meetings, and in-service meetings as required
Maintains a current Illinois Gateways Registry membership
Maintains five hours of Gateways approved trainings per program year
Completes 20 hours of professional development training per program year
Responsible for the program complying with Erie, the Board of Education and all State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Act as a mandated reporter, as well as the American with Disabilities Act and Erie’s Inclusion Policy
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred
Must obtain Gateways Early Childhood Education certification level 4 by 2024
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Physical constraints required include but not limited to: the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, for purposes such as lifting a hurt child or lifting a child for the safety evacuation of the building during emergencies.
Must be able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable.
Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie’s application and employment status. Must provide three letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS licensing forms, including a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a child abuse and neglect background check
Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children's development and growth.
Ability to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
Salary Range: $37,200 - $40,200 plus Excellent Benefits Package
Hiring Locations - Center: 1701 W. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60622 - Teamsters: 1634 W. Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60612
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
RECOGNIZED BY BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS; UNITED WAY MEMBER
Salary Description
$37,200 - $40,200
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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