Daycare Assistant Teacher (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighbourhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Qualifications :

An Assistant teacher Staff must meet the qualifications of :

• The ability to understand and support the education program using learning through play philosophy.
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.
• The ability to change childrens diapers and / or assist in toileting (where necessary);
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
• The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area.
• Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis
• Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times
• Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms
• Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports

Assistant Teacher Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements :

• High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
• A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred

Responsibilities

The Assistant teachers responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teachers responsibilities including but, not limited to the following :

• cleaning and sanitising
• active supervision
• Helping teacher with resources
• Assist food staff with distribution
• Opening and closing Checklists
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
• Promote learning through play philosophy and educational objectives

Monday to Friday (10 to 20 hours a Week)

Timing : 3 PM to 6 PM.

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Job Types : Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay : $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule :

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person