Location
Palatine, Illinois
Salary
$23 - $30 / HOUR
Quick overview
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate preschool activities while managing the classroom environment. Collaborates with supervisors and mentors practicum students from the Early Childhood Education program.
Requirements summary
Requires an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field and Level 4 Illinois Gateways Teacher Credentials. Candidates must have at least two years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting.
Job description
Plans and implements the preschool program activities under the direction of the Early Childhood Lab School Supervisor.
Maintains a safe and healthy classroom and arranges a classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
Overseas the practicum students from the Early Childhood Education program.
Assists in the management of the preschool classroom.
Interacts with the children, scaffolds learning and encourages their involvement in activities
Participates in parent involvement program
Reports classroom experiences and collaborates with the Early Childhood Lab School Supervisor.
Communicates with parents through newsletters and parent conferences.
Uses authentic assessment practices to assess learning and maintain cumulative records of children's development
Participates in registration process as required.
Attends professional meetings and maintains professional competence.
Performs related duties as assigned.
