School Age Teacher jobs at Marillac St. Vincent in Chicago, IL, United States : TeacherJobFairs.org

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Marillac St. Vincent

2145 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago, IL, United States

Phone: 7086970242
Web Site: https://marillacstvincent.org/insidemsv/workforus.html

Company Profile

School Age Teacher

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Job ID:

19907

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States

Category:

Education

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Job Views:

11251

Zip Code:

60614

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

12.12.2022

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Occupations:

Education: Classroom Teaching level3, Early Childhood Care & Development, Elementary School, Junior-High School, Special Education

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: School Age Teacher STATUS:Full Time
DIVISION: Marillac Social Center DEPARTMENT: School Age

General Summary

Plan and implement a recreational program designed for emotional, social, and physical development of children within the framework of the agency philosophy and objectives, under the direction of the Childcare Supervisor and the Child Development Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Create a secure environment that invites learning through exploration and discovery.
Plan, prepare weekly academic-assistance plans and conduct an appropriate daily program.
Guide, supervise and provide for the safety of all children within the classroom, on the playground, in the gym times and during field trips. Assure children have proper outer attire for all outside activities. Escort children to parks, on walking trips in the neighborhood and on field trips. Actively chaperone children, including full alert attention and provide for children’s safety at all times.
Respectfully guide and implement family-style mealtimes, eating with the children to model healthy nutrition habits and table manners.
Plan & implement creative activities which help children develop large muscle development during gym, or large motor, or outdoor times in both individual play and group experiences. Set up gym equipment for individual and organized games. Make full use of bicycles and active play equipment for organized games when outdoors. Return equipment to its proper place before leaving area. Stand by play equipment and gives full attention to children.
Spend individual time with each child each day.
Talk with children in ways that show respect and caring. Talk with children to build optimum self-esteem.
Establish consistent rules and behavioral expectations and convey them clearly and consistently. Help children to resolve conflicts by using a problem-solving approach. Ask children open-ended questions and make suggestions to promote problem solving.
Attend to children's physical needs. Staff practices regular and proper hand washing techniques. Practices proper use of rubber gloves. These procedures should be handled in a relaxed manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of children's development in all areas.
Keep inventory of materials and equipment and recommends to supervisor when replacements are needed. Notify supervisor in writing of any needed repairs or maintenance in the playroom or playground to insure the safety of the children. Maintain and care for equipment in an orderly physical environment. Washing and cleaning of tables, shelves and equipment, sweeping floor etc.
Regularly keep parents informed of their child's growth and development in a respectful, professional manner and encourages parents to participate in the program. Respect cultural diversity. Support parents helping them feel confident as parents. Provide opportunities for parents to learn about the curriculum and how they can extend learning at home. Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
At least annually, conduct an assessment with the Supervisor & Director to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program and set program goals for the next year.
Act with integrity and aspire to model our Core Values in the delivery of all services.

Job Requirements:

Experience/Education

Requires at least 6 credits from an accredited college or university toward an A.A. Degree in Early Childhood/ Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or other related fields and minimum 1-year experience in group child care. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related fields is encouraged, but not required to be hired.

Qualifications
Prior experience in group childcare is also preferred. Requires emotional maturity, respect, and patience for children to: model appropriate behavior; and to contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, social, emotional and developmental needs. Able to accompany children on Child Development Program related outings and attend to physical needs of the children. Able to lead/participate in recreational and educational activities with the children as a role model. Capable of providing for the physical safety of active school-age children in her/his immediate care. Staff who do not meet the new NAEYC requirements [published January 2006] together with the Child Development Supervisor must create and document a professional development plan to achieve these standards with a measurable timeline that corresponds to the NAEYC allotted time frame.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Basic computer skills to be able to check email navigate websites and use Microsoft Office Suite.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification and Professional Development Trainings.

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