Teacher - Early Head Start
GADS HILL CENTERChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 15, 2023
45000 - 60000
Full Time
About the Company
Gads Hill Center creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources, and community engagement.
Job Description
Gads Hill Center seeks a Teacher - Early Head Start to provide comprehensive early childhood education services to children in a safe, nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, Illinois Gateways Early Childhood Education Level 5 credential, and a Professional Educators License with Early Childhood Endorsement.
Requirements
- Collaborates with teaching team to provide a classroom environment that is reflective of diverse races, cultures, and languages
- Prepares attendance records, lesson plans, meal preparation sheets, child development files, anecdotal and developmental observations of each child
- Documents children's growth and development using written observations, photography, and assessment tools
- Attends and engages in professional development opportunities
- Develops and builds positive relationships with parents/guardians
- Conducts and participates in home visits
- Demonstrates knowledge of DCFS, Head Start and Preschool for All standards and implements them in all aspects of work
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 403B Plan (Up to 5% match following 2 years of employment)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Coverage Options Available