Infant and Toddler Assistant

Lakeview Development Center

Infant and Toddler Assistant

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensations

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Great Work Environment

    Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and experienced Co-Teacher to join our team! You will be assisting your co-teachers with a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs.

    You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

    Responsibilities

    Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum

    Teach beginning reading and math skills

    Assist children with developing social and emotional skills

    Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques

    Communicate with parents and other school personnel

    Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

    Qualifications

    Minimum 30 college hours with 6 infant toddler coursework hours/CDA Certification

    Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines

    Problem-solving and mediation skills