Job Description
Job Description
We are looking to hire an Infant / Toddler Teacher for our early learning program in Calumet City. The Infant / Toddler Teacher will foster self-esteem, self-confidence, develop competence in self-help skills and those inner controls and language abilities necessary for effective social interaction. We provide a warm nurturing environment that promotes development in all areas; physical, cognitive, social / emotional, and language.
If you are passionate about educating young children and creating a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply us. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. Grandma Jones is an atmosphere where children are respected, staff are responsible, and parents are always welcome.
Main Responsibilities
- Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students.
- Ability to develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into our 3-5 year old program.
- Will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Infant / Toddler children.
- Teachers will maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
- With the help of the teacher's assistant, complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports etc.
- Perform other duties, as may be required.
Qualifications
Child Development Associate (CDA) – Infant ToddlerPreferred - Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)Gateways Infant Toddler credential level 3 / ECE Level 5Previous experience working with infant and toddler students in an Early Head Start program preferredAbility to create a supportive and engaging learning environmentAbility to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual studentsPatience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with childrenCompany Description
We service children 6wks to 12yrs and we are open 6 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.
Company Description
We service children 6wks to 12yrs and we are open 6 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.