School Age Teacher
Part-Time
Guadalupano Family Center
Chicago, IL 60608
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the planning and supervision of school-age children.
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops
a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes
furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable and developmentally appropriate.
Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities.
Implements effective classroom management strategies.
Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a
clean classroom environment.
Assists with responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program.
Recommends maintenance and repairs as needed.
Develops strong partnerships with the families.
Leads the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in depth studies and
classroom explorations.
Attends and participates in parent meetings and in-service trainings.
Responsible for supervising persons assigned to assist their group who are not similarly qualified.
EDUCATION
School-age workers shall be at least 19 years of age and at least five years older than the oldest child
with whom they work. Candidates must meet 1 of 3 education/experience requirements as listed
below:
• Thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university
with six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) related to school-age childcare, child
development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related
fields.
• 1560 clock hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed day care center serving
school-age children or a license exempt school-age childcare program operated by a public or
private school, and six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) of credit from an accredited
college or university related to school-age childcare, child development, elementary education,
physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields
• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate plus 3120 clock hours of experience in a
recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children or
a license exempt school-age child-care program operated by a public or private school
Email resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu to apply
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