Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc·Chicago, Illinois
The Teacher cooperates with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program, ensuring classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and align with agency philosophy and curriculum. Responsibilities include planning and implementing programs for children's emotional, social, educational, and physical development while meeting individual needs per required standards.
Flsa status: Non-Exempt CUSTOMARY HOURS:
Hours/Week: 40
Department: Early Childhood Education
As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, employees of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill our mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors and homeless.
Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.
Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty
Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion
Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive
Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life
Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people
Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development
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Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
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A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
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Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
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Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
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Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.
The Teacher works cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. With the support and guidance of Lead Teacher, the Teacher will ensure that the classroom activities and environment are developmentally appropriate and reflect the agency’s philosophy and curriculum. The Teacher plans and implements a program designed for the emotional, social, educational and physical development of assigned children, under the direction of the Assistant Director and Program Site Director. The Teacher ensures that the individual needs of the children are met as required by Developmentally Appropriate Practices ,NAEYC, DCFS licensing standards.
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD).
Gateway Membership ECE-Level 5
(3) years prior teaching experience in relevant early childhood group setting.
Ability to read and speak English proficiently. Bilingual is a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to physically interact with children, including talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and or move items.
Must be able to manually operate and use a computer and other office equipment.
Possess the ability to fulfill any and all activities normally expected in a classroom setting, to include, but not limited to active participation in group activities.
Ability to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds.
At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
This is not a sedentary position but requires constant movement in keeping the planned group activities.
Required Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to implement early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for the specific age group (3-5) and be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to implement reflective discussions and mentoring and coaching.
Ability to communicate and work with diverse families and professionals
Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member.
Ability and willingness to work in a program that services high-risk, low-income community.
Intermediate knowledge of computer application, work-processing software in a Windows environment and ability to learn and master other computer technology/software as needed.
Ability to communicate and respond in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. In classroom 2. Moderate to loud noise 3. On the playground
Market context
Illinois Pre-K openings are typically competitive because districts and early learning programs look for licensed educators with early childhood training and the correct state endorsement. For this role, the key requirements are a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, an Illinois teaching certificate, and a Birth–3rd Grade Endorsement or Gateway level 5. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match before applying.
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