Associate Teacher Job at Catholic Charities | 30k$ per Year | Full-Time | Latest USA Jobs

 Associate Teacher - Site Superintendent Required at Catholic Charities - Full-Time - Avg 30K$/Year.

Associate Teacher Job at Catholic Charities  | 30k$ per Year | Full-Time  | Latest USA Jobs 

Full Job Description

Type of work: Full time

Description:

Do you want to use your skills and talents to change the world for the better? At Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Joliet, we are mission driven, focused on positive outcomes for people, and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in changing the world for the better!

Catholic Charities' Head Start program is accredited by NAEYC and is of Gold Circle and Head Start USA quality.

If you're looking to improve your work-life balance and can work in a fast-paced environment with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

UPDATED December 1, 2021 COVID-19. At CC-DOJ, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors and require that all employees, volunteers, customers, and visitors follow COVID-19 protocols.

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the issued Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), all Early Childhood Services Division (ECSD) employees must:

• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, or

• Provide information and documentation relevant to exclusion for health reasons or sincere religious beliefs, practices or practices and, if provided, agree to weekly testing. Without an approved vaccine exemption, there is no way to get tested instead of getting vaccinated.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the site superintendent and the assigned teacher, the associate teacher is responsible for meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services "Advanced Start Performance Standards" guidelines for early childhood education services. early childhood along with state licensing standards.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the class in the absence of a teacher with a bachelor's degree.

• Recruitment that is carried out throughout the community as indicated and indicated.

• Participates in staff meetings, classroom committee meetings, and service learning activities.

• Serves as a mentor to replacement staff.

• Participates in an ongoing training program to further develop child development skills.

• Works with the student teacher, subject leaders, and staff to ensure appropriate Performance Standards are implemented in the classroom.

• Participates in monthly reflective supervision with the classroom teacher.

• On-the-job training opportunities through transfer to other centers will be available as program activities and time allow.

• Other functions in accordance with the guidelines of this position.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides a safe and healthy environment that meets Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards.

• Together with the teacher, implement elements of an inquiry-based curriculum by providing an engaging learning experience that encourages decision-making, cultural awareness, and exploration.

• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, make adjustments to the interior and exterior of the classroom to reflect the individual needs and goals of the children.

• Works with the teacher to ensure children are actively supervised at all times.

• Works with the teacher to plan, organize, and fulfill the responsibilities of input work.

• Conduct a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment of each child, including daily/weekly observations in each area of ​​development, samples of the child's work, and developmental assessments that are conducted On an ongoing foundation all through this system year.

• Participate in weekly planning meetings with your teacher.

• Plans and conducts at least two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per year with the teacher.

• Work with the teacher educator to develop individual goals for children based on assessment results, school readiness goals, state standards, Head Strat B-5 Early Learning Outcomes Framework, child's ISP/ICP, and in collaboration. With parents.

• In cooperation with the teacher, complete and submit required forms and records, such as lesson plans, nutrition reports, etc., in a timely and accurate manner.

• In collaboration with the student teacher, conduct activities that support achievement of learning goals and document monthly updates of children's learning goals.

• Provide social and emotional support to children in an organized classroom, including intentional teacher-to-teacher interaction.(Special behavior as described in the CLASS scoring system)

• Offer ongoing opportunities for parents to participate in weekly lesson plans.

• Eats with children and provides appropriate social discussion and self-help skills at mealtimes.

• Enter data into the online database weekly.

• Assess all children for forty-five (45) days during the program year. Provide follow-up evaluations and/or referrals as needed.

• Maintains and reports accurate daily attendance and meal amounts at the facility.

• Identifies and reports potential cases of child abuse to the appropriate staff member.

• Participates in meetings with children and families with prepared notes of observations and assessments of children.

• Participate in daily team meetings and share information with class and center staff.

• Apply appropriate behavioral guidance methods.

BENEFITS OF A GREAT EMPLOYER:

• Reconciliation of work and personal life: 13 vacation days, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days

• Medical/dental/vision insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• 403B Employer Contributed Pension Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Short-term disability insurance

Requirements:

• This position requires an associate's degree, a minimum of 36 college credit hours in early childhood education or a related field if a degree in an unrelated field is required. All degrees must be obtained from a regionally accredited educational institution approved by the US Department of Education.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with young children and families in a child care setting is required; Two (2) years or older is preferred.

• Be at least nineteen (19) years of age.

• Ability to talk fluently in English, each orally and in writing. The ability to communicate fluently in Spanish, both orally and in writing, is a plus but not a requirement.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective learning strategies, classroom management, assessment and diagnosis of learning, and research related to English language acquisition.

• Demonstrate skills and competencies to match staff qualifications as required by Part 407: Kindergarten Licensing Standards.

• Earn and maintain at least an Illinois Gateway Level 3 ECE Credential Level 3 certification for 2 years of service.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively with people of all races, cultures, family systems, and social strata.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Pass a complete medical exam, physical and tuberculosis (TB) test.

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet has adopted and adheres to the codes of ethics established by Catholic Charities USA, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Psychological Association. As an employee of the Agency, you are expected to maintain these codes to the extent permitted by applicable law.

• Requires valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and liability insurance.