Teacher-Child Development

Teacher – Child Development

Teacher – Child Development
Daley
College

Under general supervision, a Teacher – Child Development Center leads the classroom team in maintaining a nurturing
classroom environment that offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of the individual children and families in
the classroom and is aligned with the educational and philosophical goals of the program.

A Teacher-Child Development Teacher also
provides supervision and mentoring to teacher assistants, aides and practicum students in the classroom. Performs related duties as
required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young
  Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct, demonstrating a professional attitude and work ethic, and respect for children, families, and
  colleagues.
• Develops and implements a child centered, play-based curriculum that provides for developmentally appropriate
  activities to promote children’s development in the areas of language and literacy, cognition, social-emotional well-being, and physical
  health.
• Ensures classroom team and curriculum adheres to the Center’s goals and educational mission; accreditation agencies’
  standards; licensing requirements; and funding source/ grant regulations.
• Provides a nurturing, stimulating, non-punitive, and
  culturally sensitive environment that encourages language, self-expression, exploration, creativity, imaginative play, thinking skills, and
  the development of positive relationships.
• Provides a safe, clean, orderly, and healthy environment for children, instructing
  them on personal hygiene/hand washing, personal safety practices and related topics. Maintains constant supervision over classroom
  activities and children.
• Reports accidents, injuries, and illnesses to parents and supervisors. Reports suspected cases of child
  abuse and neglect to authorities as a mandated reporter under state law.
• Maintains a positive work relationship with parents,
  ensuring parents are warmly received by staff, and that communication about their child’s activities and experiences at the Center is
  provided through daily contact, scheduled conferences and written progress reports.
• Oversees and participates in the completion
  of paperwork, logs and records, as well as documentation to assess individual children and the class as a whole.
• Supervises and
  mentors teacher assistants, student teachers, work study students, and volunteers in the classroom.
• Participates in monthly
  district teacher meetings, sharing information on child development issues, classroom strategies, and professional development / training
  opportunities. May provide professional development workshops to staff as required.
• Implements team meetings with classroom staff
  and support staff/consultants to discuss curriculum, classroom activities, and strategies for addressing student needs,
• Works
  with District’s Education Manager and Site Directors to ensure classroom quality. Complies with action and professional development plans
  created by Site Director and Education Manager for implementation.
• Supervises and mentors practicum students working in the
  classroom, providing guidance with the development and implementation of lesson plans, observing interactions with the children, and proving
  feedback.
• Reviews and discusses performance of practicum students, expectations and other requirements with the practicum
  supervisor.
• Attends and participates in professional development sessions, gateway approved training provided by the state and
  city agencies (i.e. DFSS, CPS) and other outside resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
  from an accredited college or university in Child Development/ Early Childhood Education.
• Master’s Degree and bilingual
  preferred.
• Illinois Professional Education License in Early Childhood Education (formerly called type 04 teaching certificate)
• Illinois Gateway ICE credential minimum level 4 or be willing to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• ESL and/or
  bilingual endorsement preferred.
• Two years of work experience working with children in a preschool setting
• Must
  demonstrate a warm, supportive attitude towards children and their families.

Knowledge, Skills and
Ability

• Knowledge of child development / early childhood development
• Knowledge of teaching strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, cognitive and emotional needs of students
• Excellent
  interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability
  to handle situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate lessons
• Ability to interact
  in a positive manner with children and staff , in particular practicum children

Physical
Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Worker
Characteristics

• Initiative – Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges.
• Attention to Detail – Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Demonstrate
  reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations.
• Technology Savvy – Capable user of technology who
  understands the role of technology in the institution and who will guide and support its efficient and effective use.

Other
information – This position is represented by: Local 1600 CCCTU.

The starting salary for this position is $69,545. Offered salary
will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for
your interest in City College of Chicago!

TBD

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