Child Care Teacher

Position Title: Child Care Teacher

Reports To: Child Care Director

Supervises: Child Care Assistant Teachers

Pay Grade: 204

Salary Range

$19.29 - $21.78 Hourly

Qualifications

Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class in accordance with the polices and philosophies of The Salvation Army.
• Gear the program to the needs of each individual child with concern for his/her interests, abilities, special talents, individual style and pace of learning.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Help each child become aware of his/her role as an integral member of the group.
• Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.
• Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Submit daily lunch count to the kitchen.
• Participate in required training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants, student teachers and volunteers.
• Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with the parents of each child.
• Notify parents of sick children and relay policies for the child's return to the classroom.
• Assist in community oriented events and activities.
• Evaluate all children for development or make contact for each child to be evaluated.
• Write goals for each child in the classroom.
• Conduct at least one parent/teacher conference each school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or actively working towards it with at least nine semester hours already completed.

Experience

Have a working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 0-6; comply with Illinois Department of Child and Family Services employment eligibility; must have or be willing to obtain within 90 days CPR and First Aid certification; must be able to pass background check; maintain confidentiality of parents and child's information; must maintain twenty hours of continuing education per year.

Travel may be required.

Position Ranking: Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

• This Position has a high level of movement and flexibility.
• You must be comfortable working with small children.
• You will be on your hands and knees as well as crouching down several times a day to interact with the children.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children as well as sit on the small chairs.
• Low impact sports and interaction with the children will often be required as well as lifting twenty-five pounds often and up to fifty pounds occasionally.
• This is a high level noise position with children talking, playing and yelling several times a day.

Qualifications

Join our team!

Doing the most good

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.