Job description

The Salem Group is a professional staffing firm with over 30 years of experience in putting people first! We are proud to match job seekers with reputable employers throughout the U.S.

Our valued Early Childhood Education partner is looking for Teachers to join their growing team in Joliet, IL, and the surrounding suburbs!

A Teacher is responsible for adhering to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Performance Standards related to Early Childhood Services in conjunction with State Licensing Standards.

What will you do as a Preschool Teacher?

• Ensures that the children are actively always supervised. Following the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Licensing Standards.
• Daily completion of Health and Safety checklist.
• Ensures that a variety of materials are kept safe and rotated frequently; with children’s materials separate from teacher supplies. In addition, maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, and submit requisition needs to site supervisor for approval.
• Cooperates with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.
• Participates in the Case Management Staffing with prepared notes from observations and assessments of children.
• Develops individualized goals for children in collaboration with Associate Teacher(s) and parents that are updated monthly.
• Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including daily/weekly observations in each developmental area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment that is completed on an ongoing basis throughout the program year.
• Facilitates weekly intentional planning meetings with teaching team. Include individual child goals, goals from child’s Individual Education Plan/Individual Family Service Plan (IEP/IFSP) for children with disabilities, program standards and goals from children’s learning as described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, child data, intentional interactions, parental insights, and meaningful teaching practices.
• Implements children's IEP or IFSP seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood.
• Completes at minimum, two home visits and two parent teacher conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations as a method of keeping the parents engaged in their child’s development.
• Provides social and emotional support to children in an organized classroom inclusive of intentional teacher-child interactions. (Specific behaviors as described in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System {CLASS})
• Conducts screenings for all children within forty-five (45) days of the program year. Provide follow-up screenings and/or referrals as needed.
• Responsible for referral of behavioral, health, education, mental health and social service concerns to appropriate content area staff member.
• Implements the elements of the programs researched-based curriculum by providing fun learning experiences that encourages decision-making, cultural awareness, and exploration.
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Provides an individual labeled space for each child.
• Eats with children and provides appropriate social discussions and self-help skills during mealtime.
• Enter data into the online database system weekly.
• Offer ongoing opportunities for parent input on weekly lesson plans.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
• Maintains and turns in accurate daily attendance and food count at point of service.
• Identifies and reports to the proper staff person about potential child abuse cases.
• Is a team member and effective role model, sets up written systems for sharing responsibilities: hold daily team meetings and share information.
• Completes and submits required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, and meal reports etc. Ensuring that child education files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.

Who qualifies for the Preschool Teacher position?

• At least nineteen (19) years of age.
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field is required for this position. Thirty-six hours (36) or more of college credits in early childhood education is required if the degree is in related field. All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working with young children and families in a childcare setting is required; with at two (2) or more years is preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition
• Demonstrate the skill and competence to meet personnel qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Additional Qualifications:

• Passage of complete background clearance, physical and Tuberculosis (TB) Test.

What hours will the Preschool Teacher work?

• Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (8-hour shift time varies based on program location)
• 40 Hour workweek
• Evening and/or Saturday meetings or training may be required as well as occasional out-of-town travel and overnight stays related to Agency business.

How much will you earn as a Preschool Teacher Teacher?

• Starting pay is $19-$23 per hour-paid based on educational background and experience!
• Get paid weekly!
• Direct deposit and pay card options available for all Salem employees
• Referral and performance bonuses are available!

Interview immediately! Don’t wait to apply!

Ready to learn more? Submit your resume and one of our friendly Staffing Managers will contact you soon!

EEO

The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Joliet, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• minimum 36 college credit hours in early childhood education (Required)

Work Location: In person

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