Early Head Start Education 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 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:
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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.
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Create and
maintain a safe environment which promotes the safety, trust, respect and
security for children, staff and parents.
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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.
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Promotes
recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among
staff.
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With the
classroom team, plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate
child initiated and teacher directed activities for individuals, small and
large groups of children.
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With the
classroom team, supervises all of the children’s activities, modeling respect
and acceptance of each child as an individual.
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With the
classroom team, identifies children who may need specialized services.
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Observe and
report children’s health, development, and behavior to the team teacher and
experts.
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Ensure soiled
diaper/clothing is changed throughout the day and as needed.
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Completes
observations, anecdotal notes, screenings, Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints,
home visits and parent teacher conferences as required.
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Attends weekly
team meetings to complete lesson plans,
discuss children’s progress and individual needs, discuss check points, parent
teacher conferences, home visits etc.
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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.
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Collaborate with
other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations with on-going
program implementation and in developing special events.
MUST HAVE
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BA
in Early Childhood Education required
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Must
demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level
consistent with entry in college training programs.
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Two
to five years’ experience in teaching toddler children and working with parents
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Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred.
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First
Aid/CPR certificate compliance or completion within first year of employment
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Flexible
in work schedule
Benefits and Pay Rate:
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Fringe
Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Health and Dental Insurance and Retirement Plan
(after 1 year the organization contributes 5% of your pay rate into this plan
on your behalf).
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Pay
Rate: $35,000 to $47,000 depending on experience.
How To Apply: Via our website at: https://onwardhouse.org/careers/
Please inform CTC staff that you have applied by emailing sac.ctconline@gmail.com
Doing so ensures that the company recruiter is informed of your submitted application.