Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join our Preschool Program (threes/fours). This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.
Our Early Childhood Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering a safe and organized learning environment. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the infant and toddler classrooms and is directly supervised and mentored by the classroom Lead Teacher. You’ll help provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum, which reflects best practices in the daycare industry.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet 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. Salary dependent on experience and level of education.
Qualifications and Skills
CDA, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for three and four year olds
Must be a team player and eager to work with others
Positive and proactive communication skills
One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood classroom
Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
Responsibilities and Duties
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, review weekly and monthly lesson plans and 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
Work Location:
One location
Lincoln Park
Positions Hiring Immediately