Part Time Assistant Teacher/Intern
Sonnets Academy
- Chicago, IL
- $16.50-20.00 per hour
- Training
- Part-time
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Support and help implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play based and structured environment
- Help facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safe peer interactions throughout the day
- Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning
- In collaboration with Lead Teacher, prep the materials needed to implement the activities
- Documents daily reports for each child on classroom app for parents
- Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children
- Follow supervision, mentorship and instruction from Lead Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students
- Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings and cross age group team meetings
- Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and community members by communicating in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner
- CDA, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (educatiion in process for Interns)
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 6 weeks -to-6 year olds
- Experience implementing curriculum lessons for toddler age group
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
- Food Managers License or Food Handlers Training Certificate
- Must be a team player and eager to work with others
- Excellent organization skills
- Positive and proactive communication skills
- One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood classroom
- Be open to continual professional development in the field of early childhood
- Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
- Salary dependent on experience and level of education
- Monday - Friday 12pm-6pm (time will be discussed in interview)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Discount
- Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays
- Two Professional Development/Institute Days
- Paid Vacation
- Full Time Position
- $16.50 - $20.00 per hour
- Commitment Bonus discussed at hire
- One location
- River North
- Position Hiring Immediately