Open Positions: McHenry County

Position: Lead Teacher

Position: Early Learning Teacher (PEL Required)

With questions or to apply, contact Brittany Kaczorowski at bkaczorowski@ymcachicago.org

Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant

Part-Time: 20-25 Hours
- Hours may vary each semester dependent upon enrollment and ages of the children. Flexible schedule to meet department needs.
Work Week: Monday -Thursday between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm and Fridays between 7:30 am and 1:00 pm
Work Year: 9 Months
- Mid-August through Mid-May, excluding semester breaks & holidays, 4-week intersession and/or 9-week summer session. Vacation days are to be taken during the semester

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend and participate constructively at staff meetings
Implement teaching methods consistent with the Center’s curriculum model and the methods taught in the Early Childhood Education Program
Assist in maintaining DCFS licensing standards and the national accreditation guidelines
Report child abuse as mandated by law
Resolve conflicts with children and with parents, when appropriate
Decide upon and use behavioral techniques appropriate for educational needs of children
Promote and supervise activities for children which encourage healthy emotional, social cognitive and physical development
Be responsive to children
Interact, when appropriate, in children’s activities
Maintain a clean and orderly environment
Communicate with parents in a positive manner
Set up and clean up in the classroom as necessary
Serve as a professional role model for ECE students and the childcare community at large
Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards
Use computers (in the office and classroom), laminator, copy machine, and audiovisual equipment
Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE):

60 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8. Experience in a licensed preschool, childcare facility
Or: 30 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8, and one year (1560 clock hours) of experience in a licensed preschool child care center or kindergarten

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

Ability to demonstrate interactive skills with children consistent with CLC policies
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Knowledge of DCFS licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation guidelines
Written and oral communication skills required
Self-directed and flexible
Ability to work under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills required
Good organization skills
Ability to see what needs to be done and do it
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds unassisted
Position subject to successful background check and fingerprinting as required by law

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

- First Aid and CPR
- Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards

With questions or to apply, contact Lisha Linder at llinder@mchenry.edu