Head Start Teacher

Star Kids Math & Science Academy

  • Chicago, IL
  • $45,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
Job descriptionStar Kids Math and Science Academy is a Licensed Early Learning Center looking for energetic professionals with the passion for working with young children to fill our open Head Start - PEL Teacher position. Star Kids is growing rapidly, adding new programs and classrooms with multiple positions available, must be enthusiastic, innovative, open-minded, creative and highly organized, with great interpersonal skills.Qualifications:
  • Professional Educators License(PEL), Type 04, ECE Level 5 is a must
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s in any field with a minimum of 30 hours of ECE semester credits
  • Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
  • Must have experience working in an early childhood classroom. Prior Head Start experience is preferred.
This is a full time, full year salaried position with benefits. The PEL Teacher is responsible for providing children with a developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy environment to advance their physical and cognitive growth and development, in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The comprehensive goal of the teacher is to provide children with high quality educational experiences and to prepare them for kindergarten.Essential Functions:
  • Develop lesson plans utilizing the creative curriculum system
  • Recognize and respect a variety of cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and developmental needs
  • Create a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to children’s learning

Star Kids Math & Science Academy