Responsibilities:
* Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class in accordance with the polices and philosophies of The Salvation Army.
* Gear the program to the needs of each individual child with concern for his/her interests, abilities, special talents, individual style and pace of learning.
* Treat each child with dignity and respect.
* Help each child become aware of his/her role as an integral member of the group.
* Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.
* Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
* Attend all staff meetings.
* Submit daily lunch count to the kitchen.
* Participate in required training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
* Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants, student teachers and volunteers.

• Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with the parents of each child.
• Notify parents of sick children and relay policies for the child's return to the classroom.
• Assist in community oriented events and activities.
• Evaluate all children for development or make contact for each child to be evaluated.
• Write goals for each child in the classroom.
• Conduct at least one parent/teacher conference each school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Minimum of an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or actively working towards it with at least nine semester hours already completed.
Experience: Have a working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 0-6; comply with Illinois Department of Child and Family Services employment eligibility; must have or be willing to obtain within 90 days CPR and First Aid certification; must be able to pass background check; maintain confidentiality of parents and child's information; must maintain twenty hours of continuing education per year.