Teacher 1- Lead Teacher

Position is located:

Nia Family Center
744 N. Monticello
Chicago IL 60624

This position is eligible for a $1750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.

Benefits of working with Chicago Commons:

• Located in accessible communities(Pilsen Back of the Yards West Humbolt Park)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid STD Insurance Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Chicago Commons provides support for the entire family through our Family Hub Division.
• Break out lunch spaces that focus on (wellness and health) for ourteachers!
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Looking to GROW as a teacher Chicago Commons offers individualized professional development support.Start your career with US and Grow with US!
• 7.5 hours day

• To learn more about Chicago Commons benefits package please clickHERE.

At Chicago Commons we believe the Reggio-Inspired approach to learning is one that mirrors our values. The Reggio-inspired approach to education is where children families and teachers work together to create a dynamic and problem-solving approach to learning. Our teachers aim to empower children to explore and learn in a unique environment that encourages childs critical thinking and creativity.

Our early childhood program serves as the backbone for many at-risk Chicago communities including West Humboldt Park Pilsen Bronzeville and New City/Back of the Yards. High rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources impact these neighborhoods.

Position Summary

Theâlead teacherâis responsible forâdeveloping a classroom atmosphere where childrenâcan grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space.âCandidates mustâhaveâa passion for creating a safeâand nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education andâtheâability to lead the classroom team.â

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelors Degreeâin Early Childhood Education or related field.â

Experience & Training Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently.â

• Candidatesâmust regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read produce and transmit data on such a system.â

Essential Job Requirements & Duties

• Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational planâ
• 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 appropriateâ
• Introduces implements and evaluatesâdevelopmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image Language/Literacy Development Music and Movement Social Studies Science Math Art Large/Small Motor Activities and In-Depth Projectsâ
• Supervises and interacts with all childrens activitiesââ
• Trains staff and prepares performance evaluations with the assistance of the Site Directorâ
• Researches implements and evaluates curriculum methods and classroom management strategiesâ
• Responsible for preparingâclassroom materials in advance of childrens arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environmentâ
• Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the programâ
• Recommends maintenance and repairs as neededâ
• Develops strong partnerships with the familiesâ
• Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conference assessment reviewsâ
• Participates in FamilyâReviews and IFSP/IEP meetingsâ
• Leads the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorationsâ
• Responsible for maintaining reports on childrens growth and development for all students in the classroomâ
• Conducts weekly team meetingâ
• Attends and participates in parent meetingsâand in-service trainingâ
• Performs other duties as assigned.â

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform.ââ

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and read English proficiently. The employee must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read produce and transmit data on such a system. The employee frequently is required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.â

Working Conditions:

(The unavoidable externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands environmental conditions demands on ones senses and mental demands.)

Chicago Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin citizenship ancestry marital or parental status sexual orientation including gender identity gender expression military discharge status physical or mental disability or any other status or characteristic protected by addition Chicago Commons provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).

Required Experience:

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