Master Educator

Job Title: Master Educator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Master Educator to join our team at Chicago Youth Centers. As a Master Educator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, supervising classroom activities, and administering developmental screenings.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that 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
* Administer the ESI screening to determine the growth and development of each participant
* 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

Requirements:

* 2-3 years' experience in early childhood education
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
* Type 04 certification
* English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (preferred)

Benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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