Duties
We are looking for a full-time teacher/director who is dedicated to early childhood education. This position works closely alongside students and families to provide social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
The goal of the Beecher Preschool Cooperative is to prepare our children for kindergarten while teaching respect and setting the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
3 year old preschool- Tuesday/Thursday 8:15-11:15am, 12:15-3:15pm
4 year old preschool- Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15-11:15am, 12:15-3:15pm
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Creating a learning environment that is fun, stimulating and engaging by planning and executing interesting and creative lesson plans
- Ensure the safety of our children
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children, community members and preschool board members
- Comply with and maintain applicable records of current state/DCFS regulations
- Participate in board meetings
- Work with the school board and follow school by-laws
- Facility classroom maintenance
- Attend all school related functions, including Open House, Graduation, field trips etc.
- Be reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic, punctual and professional
- Work with local school district kindergarten teachers to create appropriate curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education
Will also accept 60 college credit hours (Associate's degree) of which at least 6 credit hours are in Child Care and/or Child Development
- Effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Effectively communicate with parents on student’s progress and growth
- Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by state and company regulations
- Have or willing to obtain CPR and First Aide certification
- Have or willing to obtain Food Sanitation Handler/Manager Certificate
- Be of sufficient physical, mental and emotional health to perform job duties satisfactorily
- Valid Driver’s license
Additional Notes
We are looking for a full-time teacher/director who is dedicated to early childhood education. This position works closely alongside students and families to provide social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
The goal of the Beecher Preschool Cooperative is to prepare our children for kindergarten while teaching respect and setting the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Schedule:
- Teacher Hours: Monday-Friday 7:50am-3:30pm
- School Hours: Morning Session 8:15-11:15, Afternoon Session 12:15-3:15
How to Apply
Apply here at the Illinois Education Job Bank or on indeed.com.
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