Calling All Scholars Learning Center

Responsible for planning and implementing daily programs for children within an assigned age group that will foster each child’s spiritual, educational, and social needs creating a positive atmosphere, cultivating individual gifts, and laying a solid foundation that will train each child for future success.

Key Responsibilities:

-Express a commitment to providing quality child care for the children within the assigned age group

-Responsible for maintaining all classroom programs, activities, and involvement

-Ensure and assist in maintaining a fun, innovative, safe and clean environment

-Establish programs that will aid in the development of individual gifts and creativity

-Responsible for consistently meeting classroom demands and assisting the director.

-Responsible for the arrangement, decor and learning environment of the classroom

-Must notify the director immediately if repairs to a room, building, equipment or toys are needed

-Plans and holds conferences with parents of the children in the class

-Provides daily written feedback for the parents

-Keeps records of each child’s development

-Actively participates in daily group activities to ensure the physical and emotional well being of each child within the group

-Use the appropriate mechanisms to document incidents and excessive behavior disruptions

-Adhere to cleaning duties as assigned including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, cleaning and organizing classrooms, bathrooms and/or common areas within CASLC facilities

-All candidates must be comfortable with rotating between different classrooms

Experience/Abilities/Skills

-Knowledge of MS Office and general office programs, terminology and equipment

-Highly organized and detail-oriented to establish effective relationships with parents, childrens and peers.

-Previous work experience in a child care environment is preferred

-Able to establish effective relationships with parents and children -Good written and verbal communication skills

-Able to physically and mentally react appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances

-Able to openly and honestly communicate
-Able to remain positive, upbeat and friendly at all times

-Able to manage multiple skills efficiently

-Able to develop positive working relationships with peers

-Able to bend and stoop to interact on a child’s level throughout the day.
Education

-High school diploma or equivalent is required Associated degree within a related field is preferred

- All candidates must have their CDA(Child Development Association) or an associates degree within a related field.

-All candidates must meet the licensing, certificates, or specialized training requirements mandated by the Illinois state law and regulatory agencies