Concrete Rose
Learning Center

Preschool Teacher Job Description

Purpose: To facilitate the learning and development of children ages 3 to 5 years old.  To provide a good foundation for future success in school, following each child’s ability and based on the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS); to build strong ties between home and school; and to establish good relationships with families and staff members.

Key Activities:

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that meet all children’s developmental, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs.

• Set up and maintain an environment in the classroom that fosters learning, including switching or rotating materials in interest areas regularly.

• In cooperation with other staff, carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, cleanup, and supervision of children at all times, including outdoor play.

• Collect anecdotal notes and portfolio items to assess children’s development using individual records.

 • Communicate weekly with families through a newsletter, app, phone, or other method.

• Host family meetings throughout the year on various topics to promote family participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.

• Conduct family-teacher conferences twice a year.

• Compile a list of equipment and materials needed for the classroom and, with the center director’s approval, order the materials.

• Meet with the center director/ instructional leader for reflective supervision.

• Meet with the teaching assistant to plan lessons and develop teaching strategies.

• Engage in professional development opportunities.

• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Qualifications:

A Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a PEL with ECE endorsement and one of the following endorsements: provisional educator, alternative provisional educator, resident teacher, or visiting international educator, or Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential Level 5.

Salary and Benefits:

$50,000 – $60,000, Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 10-Month Work Schedule, Bonus Pay.

Preschool Paraprofessional Job Description

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Purpose: To assist the teacher in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Key Activities:

• Assist with classroom learning activities.

• Supervise children inside and outside, including, but not limited to, arrival and departure, playground, field trips, and classroom activities.

• Maintain accurate records, as assigned by the teacher.

• Assist with the assessment and evaluation of learning.

• Assist with the preparation of materials for use in the program.

• Assist and maintain an orderly learning environment.

• Assist with identification of and attention to children’s health and hygiene.

• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in learning activities.

• Assist in communicating with families and hosting family meetings/ activities/ conferences.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and data.

• Engage in professional development opportunities.

• Meet with the center director/ instructional leader for reflective supervision.

• Meet with the teacher to plan lessons and develop teaching strategies.

• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Qualifications:

A Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement or an Educator License with Stipulations and at least 19 years of age. Must hold one of the following to be issued a paraprofessional educator endorsement.

Salary and Benefits:

$30,000- $40,000, Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 10-Month Work Schedule, Bonus Pay.

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Purpose: To fill in for an absent teacher or teacher assistant.

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