Job Description

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives?

Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!

Title: Master Teacher

Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)

Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org

Compensation: $50,000 -$62,000 annually

Classification: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: Childcare Director

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

Location: CYC Sidney Epstein Center at 3415 W. 13th Pl (Chicago, IL)

Schedule: 8:30a - 5:00p; Monday - Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs

Purpose: The Master Teacher develops classroom plans, implements the Gold Assessment and creative curriculum. Supervise classroom activities, administer developmental screening, conduct home visits and parent conferences, refer children with disabilities, participate and attend family engagement activities and parent meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a learning environment for children that will help to promote learning through all developmental areas: physical, social-emotional, and intellectual Provide a “child-centered environment” which includes individualized activities, small and large group activities
• Develop weekly lesson plans
• Design and lay- out daily schedules based upon the monthly program focus designated by the Educational Manager
• Administer the ESI screening to determine the growth and development of each participate
• Review and evaluate children’s medical records and consult with the social service worker to develop individual service plans
• Observe children’s behavior in the classroom and prepare a complete humanistic assessment of each child
• Chart and maintain records of individual child growth patterns
• Conduct home visits to counsel parents regarding their children’s development and behavior. Also, due to attendance problems
• Record daily and meal attendance

Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC’s Mantras:

• ATTITUDE MATTERS - Positivity begins with me. My attitude has the power to influence my environment and inspire those around me. I aim to be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind—even when things get hard.
• CARE FOR REAL - I will take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others.
• OWN IT - I will never say, “That’s not my job.” When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect.
• PUSH FORWARD - I will be determined and progressive in thought and action. I will press on when problems arise and find innovative ways to solve issues. I will continuously learn and be open to the ideas of others.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Type 04 certification.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (preferred) must be completed by first opportunity.
• Computer and time management skills.
• Applicants must meet the requirements with a BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a Type 04 Certification.
• Please confirm that you meet these requirements before applying.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403B, AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances), Pet Insurance, Commuter/Transit

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Chicago Youth Centers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.***

EOE/MVF