Infant Toddler Teacher

Raindrop Early Learning Center

Infant Toddler Teacher

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Wellness resources

    Infant/Toddler, Twos Teachers (Full and part-time)

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    SUMMARY

    Have we got a job for YOU… Impact the Lives of Children Every Day!

    Come help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment. We are looking for dependable, positive, creative and eager individuals to join our Raindrop Early Learning Center team. If this is you, we would love to have you work with us! We have a great environment with witty kids, and a delightful hands-on staff that is supported by a great management team!

    Full & Part Time Positions Available –

    Flexible schedules: Hours vary between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

    Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Teachers will plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. S/He is responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children.

    May share lead responsibilities with Center Director and/or Teacher II

    Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs

    Complies with RDELC and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children

    Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter

    Keeps the Center Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children

    Completes timely and accurate documentation according to RDELC and other licensing or regulation requirements

    Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available

    Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested

    Infant/Toddler/ Preschool EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

    CDA or equivalent or at least 6 early childhood hours, required

    High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), required

    Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area, required (Bachelor degree preferred)

    Infant/Toddler Preschool Teacher EXPERIENCE

    3 years of early childhood education experience, desired

    1 year of experience working with assigned age group, required

    Infant/ Toddler Preschool OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Excellent organizational skills required

    CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain desirable

    Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Work is primarily performed in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.

    Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children

    Employee will be faced with a variety of issues daily and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children and the center.

    Raindrop Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity employer.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $18.09 - $19.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

    Benefits:

    Employee assistance program

    Employee discount

    Paid time off

    Professional development assistance

    Retirement plan

    Tuition reimbursement

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person