Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 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 Junior Preschool Program (Twos/Threes). This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.
Our Early Childhood Associate Lead 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 Lead Teacher, Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the preschool programs and is directly supervised and mentored by the classroom Lead Teacher.
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
• Up to $46,000. Salary dependent on experience and level of education.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for two and three year olds
• Experience implementing curriculum lesson plans in classroom setting
• 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
• In collaboration with Lead Teacher, assesses and reports using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the childs progress
• Documents daily and weekly reports for each child on classroom app for parents
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each childs independent learning
• 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