Teacher (2-Year-Olds) - (Must have Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Edu.)

*Teacher (2-Year-Olds) *

*Onward Neighborhood House* is rooted in a rich history of social services to improve lives and uplift communities through educational, economic and support services.

As a not for profit, our strength is our ability to adapt to societal change. In the early 20th century, people in the West Town community needed food, clothing, and shelter – and Onward House responded. Today, adult education and affordable childcare ranks among the community’s greatest needs. Onward House is the comprehensive Adult Education provider in *Belmont Cragin (5423 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639) *and one of the major providers of high-quality Early Childhood Education.

*What you will be doing… *

Under the general supervision of the Site Manager, the ECE Teacher is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of an education plan that is designed to meet the needs of each individual child enrolled in the program in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and NAEYC Standards and State Pre-K (CPS-Preventive Initiative Center Base Program).

*Responsibilities:*

· With the classroom team, ensure the implementation of the preschool program ensuring adherence to funding requirements as set by Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC (National Education for the Education of Young Children) Standards and other licensing requirements.

· Create and maintain a safe environment which promotes the safety, trust, respect and security for children, staff and parents.

· Provides an overall classroom environment that is reflective of multi-ethnic populations, is conducive to enjoyment, relaxation and socialization and has well defined interest areas. Shares responsibility for room arrangements and clean-up after daily classroom activities.

· Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among staff.

· With the classroom team, plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate child initiated and teacher directed activities for individuals, small and large groups of children.

· With the classroom team, supervises all of the children’s activities, modeling respect and acceptance of each child as an individual.

· With the classroom team, identifies children who may need specialized services.

· Observe and report children’s health, development, and behavior to the team teacher and experts.

· Ensure soiled diaper/clothing is changed throughout the day and as needed.

· Completes observations, anecdotal notes, screenings, Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints, home visits and parent teacher conferences as required.

· Attends weekly team meetings to complete lesson plans, discuss children’s progress and individual needs, discuss check points, parent teacher conferences, home visits etc.

· Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with parents. Is available for formal and informal conferences on a daily basis. Participates in monthly parent meetings and activities.

· Collaborate with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations with on-going program implementation and in developing special events.

*MUST HAVE*

· BA in Early Childhood Education required

· Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler (IT) Level 5 Credential required

· Must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level consistent with entry in college training programs.

· Two to five years’ experience in teaching toddler children and working with parents

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· First Aid/CPR certificate compliance or completion within first year of employment

· Flexible in work schedule

*Competitive Pay Rate (Including $ 2,000 Sign-On Bonus) Plus Great Benefits*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Language:
* Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person