Morning Floater Assistant Teacher 7:00-9:00am

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• Experience with young children and teaching experience preferred
• Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
• Ability to demonstrate physical stamina: standing for long periods of time and quickly moving from sitting to standing
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing and possibly carrying children up to 40lbs.
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:00am

Job Description:

• Work under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher and do not assume full responsibility for a group of children, except as allowed by section 407.190(e)(2) in licensing standards
• Read, learn, understand and follow Rainforest’s creative curriculum
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each student
• Assist in implementing activities that correspond with Illinois Early Learning Standards, creative curriculum and are developmentally appropriate for your age group
• Maintain daily communication with parents and maintain confidentiality
• Document ouch/incident reports
• Arrange the classroom environment so the room is age appropriate, safe and follows DCFS licensing standards
• Participate, help prepare for and attend Rainforest’s scheduled art shows
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Demonstrate a love for learning and children
• Must have the ability to nurture children, maintain respectful relationships with families and be sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Register for Gateways to Opportunity and complete required trainings
• Follow all of Rainforest’s policies and procedures
• Follow DCFS licensing standards

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.05 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18