Ivy League Kids

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Job Description Ivy League Kids in Oak Lawn is looking for energetic and dedicated early education teachers and teacher assistants. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment for infants and toddlers fostering each child's individual growth and development. Job Responsibilities for Early Education Teachers • Help develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers • Observe, guide, and supervise children in the classroom • Foster imagination, creativity, self-esteem, and independence in students • Communicate directly with parents on student progress, reporting challenges and successes • Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive learning environment Job Responsibilities for Teacher Assistants • Assist lead teachers in the implementation of curriculum and daily activities • Support children's learning and development through hands-on activities • Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment • Help prepare educational materials and organize classroom resources • Communicate with parents and provide feedback on their child's progress Qualifications for Early Education Teachers • Must be at least 21 years of age • Experience working in a childcare facility, preferably with infants and toddlers • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field • High School diploma or equivalent • Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply • Gateways ECE Credential Level 3 or willingness to obtain Qualifications for Teacher Assistants • Must be at least 18 years of age • Experience working with young children preferred • High School diploma or equivalent required • Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA credential preferred • Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply • Gateways ECE Credential Level 2 or willingness to obtain Benefits (for full-time, year-round employees) • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Highly discounted tuition for your child in our daycare or before/after school program • Professional development assistance • Employee discount Schedule • Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00 pm; may vary slightly • Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week • Schedule follows the Ridgeland 122 School Year Calendar • Optional to work summers or seasonal school breaks Pay • Early Education Teachers: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour • Teacher Assistants: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour Application Questions • Do you have at least 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education? • Are you available to work the scheduled hours? Education • Bachelor's (Preferred for Teachers) • High School diploma or equivalent (Required for Teachers and Teacher Assistants) Experience • Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred for Teachers) License/Certification • Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location • In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week Benefits: • Childcare • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Location: • Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Preferred) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: • Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Required) Work Location: In person