We are seeking individuals who are passionate about early childhood education to join our team!

Are you looking for a work environment that is nurturing, supportive, and gratifying? Do you want to work with other professionals who are ready and willing to support you and help you deepen your knowledge of early childhood development? Does having the opportunity to bring your hobbies and interests into your daily work sound exciting? Then Green Bean might be the place for you!

• We are currently looking to fill the following position: Lead Infant Teacher

The Green Bean Day School & Nursery is a nurturing, eco-friendly environment for children aged six-weeks to five-years. We are proud to offer high-quality childcare and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators.

The Green Bean is based on the acclaimed Reggio Emilia Approach with an educational philosophy centered around fostering children’s interests. We are a year-round program and are open between the hours of 7:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.

General responsibilities for the Lead Teacher role include, but are not limited to:

• Developing weekly lesson plans based on the project approach that includes activities in the following areas: science, math, literacy/language, and physical development
• Following a daily classroom schedule that includes both choice time, circle time and art/sensory activities
• Providing high-quality care including changing diapers, following hand washing procedures for staff and children, participate in family style dining, and monitor the safety and wellbeing of each child
• Documenting group activities through photos, observations and teacher reflection
• Conducting regular observations for individual portfolio assessments
• Conducting parent-teacher conferences (willingness to conduct home visits if deemed appropriate)
• Direct supervision of one or more teaching assistants (including conducting regular team meetings, modeling appropriate interactions with children and parents, training teaching assistants on documentation and project work)
• Updating parent blog on a weekly basis
• Participating in monthly community events at the school
• Participating in ongoing professional development (a minimum of 15 hours per year is required by DCFS)

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in ECE or related field preferred (with a minimum of six semester hours in courses directly related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six)
• At least one year experience providing care and education for young children in a group childcare setting
• Knowledge of and experience with the Reggio Approach and documentation preferred
• Willingness to develop teaching skills through reflective practice
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice
• Knowledge of DCFS licensing standards
• Maintain valid DCFS required certifications (SIDS, SBS, Food Handler, etc.)
• Three (3) written character references
• Complete a background check and fingerprinting
• Must be available to work full time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Schedule coordinated with the Director.
• Meets all DCFS licensing requirements, per the Rules 407, including a physical examination which provides evidence that staff are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Location:

• Chicago, IL 60614