Early Childhood Teacher

South‑East Asia Center / Bridge International School

Early Childhood Teacher (6 mos. - 5 yrs old)

Role Overview

The Teacher leads the classroom team and serves as the primary educator in a year‑round Early Childhood classroom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure child well‑being through language‑rich interactions, individualized routines, and thoughtfully conducted assessments—respecting performance standards established by SEAC, DCFS, IDHS, ISBE, and other funding partners.
• Conduct developmental screenings in accordance with program requirements.
• Deliver a research‑based early learning curriculum aligned with Illinois state standards and SEAC’s Bridge‑building and cross‑cultural teaching philosophy.
• Administer quarterly child assessments using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Facilitate family conferences at least twice annually.
• Engage families through school events, meetings, and in coordinating smooth kindergarten transitions.
• Maintain detailed educational records and documentation for each child, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitate regular classroom team meetings to align strategy and student needs.
• Attend all-staff meetings to coordinate and collaborate with the broader program community.
• Actively participate in Reflective Supervision, a structured, trusting, and collaborative process that promotes professional growth through dialogue and reflective supervision
• Report directly to the Director of the Child Care Program.

Requirements:

• BA in ECE/CD or field-related degree
• M.A. in ECE or related field a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative/Team player
• 1-2 years teaching experience
• Knowledge about Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies GOLD a plus.
• ECE Level 2-6 Gateway Credential is preferred.
• Illinois Director Credential I is a plus.