Benefits:
401(k)
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full time Early Childhood Associate Lead Teacher to join our Toddler Program. This kind, passionate and motivated teacher would work in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the Toddler Program 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
401K
Employee Discount
Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays
Two Professional Development/Institute Days
Paid Vacation
Full Time Position
Pay:
Up to $46,000 per year
Salary dependent on experience and level of education.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers
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
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
Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning
In collaboration with Lead Teacher, assesses and reports using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the child’s progress
Documents daily and weekly 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 and mentorship 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
Position Hiring Immediately