Little Scholars Learning Institute

Due to the inclement weather status and for the safety of our staff and our students, We will be closed tomorrow February 3rd,2022.

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General Job Function:
Responsible for assisting the Early Childhood teacher with planning and implementing daily programs; fostering the spiritual, educational, and social needs by creating a positive atmosphere, cultivating individual ideas and providing a solid foundation for the children’s success.

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

-Help maintain 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 teacher

-All employees must rotate cleaning in the center

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

-Recommends supplies and equipment needed for the educational program

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

-Provides daily written feedback for the parents

-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

Communicates with the parent about the children’s progress and identifies any behavior disruptions

-All candidates must be comfortable with rotating between different classrooms
-Adhere to all other duties assigned by the director

Experience/Abilities/Skills

-Previous work experience in a child care environment i 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