Early Childhood Teacher (ISBE PreK)

Position Details

Position Type Administrative Appointment Classification Title Early Childhood Teacher (ISBE PreK) Position's Functional Title Early Childhood Teacher (ISBE PreK) Position Start Date 09/15/2021 Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary
Governors State University’s Family Development Center seeks to fill the position of Preschool For All Teacher.

The Family Development Center ( FDC ) is a NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Program providing lab-quality education and care for children ages six weeks to eight years old in our infant, preschool, and school-age programs. We are funded by Early Head Start, Preschool for All, Preschool Expansion, and child care fees.

The mission of the FDC is to provide an exceptional education that implements best practices for children, an innovative learning environment for GSU students, and a network of support for the families we serve.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

1. Assure that all children are supervised by sight or sound at all times.
2. In partnership with parents, implement an age-appropriate, success-oriented, developmentally appropriate center-based pre-kindergarten program, using the Creative Curriculum. Integrate all aspects of applicable state and federal requirements into the schedule and curriculum for each child. Integrate previous plans in place for the child ( IEP, nutrition, behavior) into the daily plan and curriculum for that child. Work as a team with the PreK Supervisor/Coach t and Education Director to design an environment and activities to meet the needs of individual children while remaining responsive and aware of group needs.
3. Follow and maintain daily routine and schedule while remaining flexible to individual factors that may alter same. Maintain classroom management. Create a warm and accepting environment and atmosphere for children, parents, families, volunteers, community representatives, GSU Students, staff, and faculty.
4. Ensure the safety of the children in the assigned group, inspecting indoor and outdoor toys and equipment daily.
5. Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices. Use and teach Family Style Meal Service.
6. Maintain awareness of allergies and medical conditions. Administer medications as trained.
7. Change pull-ups for children in your group that are not potty trained.

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1. Abide by program philosophies on parent involvement and parent participation. Actively participate in parent involvement activities. Encourage parent involvement and parent participation to include, but not be limited to, face-to-face, telephone and written contacts. Communicate regularly with parents, verbally and in writing. Perform at least two yearly parent conferences with assigned children.
2. Report any health needs of assigned children to the Health Services Director.
3. Report any social service needs of the family to the Family Services Specialist immediately.
4. Perform ongoing child observations and assessments and use the information to design a curriculum and meet the development needs of assigned children. Document assessments at least three times yearly.
5. Collaborate with the Family Services Specialist to assist in setting goals with the family.
6. Complete all required documentation and reports and submit in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities
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1. Comply with regulatory health requirements, including a pre-employment physical with lift test, proof of MMR and DTAP immunization, initial TB test and annual physical exam.
2. Attend all meetings and training as required.
3. Adhere to all plans, policies, and procedures of Governors State University, Family Development Center, and Preschool for All
4. Attend other related meetings and training as requested. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with current Professional Educator License ( PEL ) with an early childhood endorsement.

Requires effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for supervisory duties.

Requires effective writing and oral communication skills to conduct meetings and training sessions, and to prepare reports that are clear, complete, comprehensive, and use good grammar and punctuation;

Preferred Qualifications
MA/MS in Early Childhood Education
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus Posting Date 08/19/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number AP0261P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/6312 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Professional Educator License endorsed in Early Childhood?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please answer the following question in 2-3 paragraphs: What is your teaching philosophy?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you have at least two years of experience working in a preschool program?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Certification/Professional License
6. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Other2
3. Other3
4. Other4
5. Written Response to Interview Question 1
6. List of Three Professional References