College of Lake County Hiring for Lead Early Childhood Teacher (2 Openings) at Illinois, United States Full Time

Lead Early Childhood Teacher (2 Openings)

Internal Position Title: Lead Teacher II

Posting Number: S02022

Department:: Children’s Learning Cntrs, LSC

Position Type: Staff

Job Family: Specialist

Summary:
The College of Lake County is looking for a Lead Early Childhood
Teacher for our preschool program. The Lead Early Childhood Teacher
plans and facilitates developmental activities as part of an
overall program for children’s physical, intellectual, emotional
and social growth.

CLC offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that currently
includes BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois health, Delta dental and
Superior vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and
qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group
and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible
spending account plans, a four-day work week in the summer (Fridays
off!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid
holidays each year.

The College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community
college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an
innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths
for our students by offering exceptional learning
experiences.

The college is widely recognized for student success, business and
community partnerships and for the achievements of our faculty,
staff and alumni. Long-known as an employer of choice in Lake
County.

Required Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood
development, education or related field with at least eighteen (18)
hours of credit in early childhood education or courses approved by
DCFS, or the ability to obtain credits within two years of
employment.

Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons
of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate
sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college
students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualifications:
Previous work experience in a preschool and childcare center
environment.

Experience with the National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards and system.

Experience with the EXCELERATE quality rating system for
Illinois.

Level 5 Gateways certification from the State of Illinois or
ability to obtain.

Professional Educator License

Posting Date: 10/27/2022

Closing Date:

Expected Start Date:

Special Instructions Summary: Interviews and application
review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are
filled.

Pay Rate: $18.59/hr

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Location Lakeshore

Total Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule:
Hours will be scheduled between the operating hours of 7:30
am-5:30pm Monday – Friday.

Software Testing Required: None

Interview Process Requirements: None

EEO Statement:
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has
a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad
spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with
disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions:
Department Operations and Procedures: 80%
1) Develops classroom arrangement for children’s safe, calm,
comfortable and successful participation with program equipment and
materials in consultation with the Center Director.
2) Develops a consistent schedule of daily and weekly program
activities in consultation with the Center Director.
3) Maintains assessment materials containing examples of children’s
program participation and growth process in social, intellectual,
emotional, and physical areas.
4) Oversees housekeeping procedures within classroom and in common
center areas as assigned. Monitors Health Department sanitation
procedures.
5) Under the supervision of the Child Care Director/Coordinator,
plans and facilitates developmental activities as part of an
overall program for children’s physical, intellectual, emotional,
and social growth.
6) Participates in, shares during, and/or prepares for classroom
and center staff meetings, parent meeting, parent conferences or
center promotional activities as necessary or assigned.

Management and Supervision: 10%
1) Assists in enrollment and orientation of parents and their
children as assigned.
2) Prepares reports, attends meetings and/or enacts plans to help
class and center staff improve teaching skills and increase
understanding of children’s development
3) Assumes responsibility for operation of Child Care Center in the
absence of the Director as assigned
4) Assists in the supervision of Assistant Teachers and student
workers as assigned.

Student and Customer Service: 5%
1) Assists in enrollment and orientation of parents and their
children as assigned.
2) Participates in, shares during, and/or prepares for classroom
and center staff meetings, parent meeting, parent conferences or
center promotional activities as necessary or assigned

Other: 5%
1) Performs other related duties as assigned by the Child Care
Center Director/Coordinator

To apply, visit https://jobs.clcillinois.edu/postings/21819

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