Assistant Preschool Teacher

Rainforest Assistant Teacher Job Description

• Read, learn, and understand the creative curriculum
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each student
• Assist lead in lesson planning
• Assist in planning and implement activities that correspond with Illinois Early Learning Standards, creative curriculum and are developmentally appropriate for your age group
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Document ouch/incident reports.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate and follows DCFS licensing standards
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Follow DCFS licensing standards
• Love for children and learning
• Must have the ability to nurture children, maintain respectful relationships with families and be sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Register for Gateways to Opportunity and complete trainings

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of an associate degree in any discipline or CDA Credential recommended
• High school Diploma or GED required
• Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
• Must demonstrate physical stamina and agility including the ability to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
• Demonstrated ability to move from sitting (on chair or floor) to standing position easily and quickly;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to run and be actively engaged physically with children.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing, carrying children up to 40lbs and running quickly and effectively.
• Must be able to work 9:00am-6:00pm with an hour break

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.05 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with children 3-5 years old?

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person