About us
Penny Lane Schools is a small business in EDUCATION in Chicago Ridge, IL. We are professional, creative, autonomous and our goal is to guide children's development with experiences that nurture their social, cognitive and physical abilities..
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Relaxed atmosphere
We're seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (We are also looking for Assistants)with a background in education who is knowledgeable and passionate about educating young children. An ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education, prior experience working with children and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. To be teacher qualified you must have 60 college credits with at least 30 of those hours being ECE/CD/EDU. Assistants must have 12 college credits in Early Childhood. Assistant pay is $14.56 to $15.34 an hour. The successful applicant will enjoy the opportunity to utilize their skills towards the betterment of our students and to work for an organization that upholds values such as integrity, compassion and honesty.
Responsibilities:
- Use the computer to keep records of each student's progress.
- Communicate with parents in writing and through conferences.
- Use innovative techniques to help children learn new things.
- Use the computer and other materials to develop a program that will help each child learn and grow.
- Monitor children's health and safety, and deal with emergencies that may arise during the day.
- Offer support to parents by answering questions about a child's education, health, or behavior.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.02 - $25.30 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
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Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 College Credits in Early Childhood/Child Development/Education?
- Do you have a Gateways ECE or IT Credential. If yes, WHAT LEVEL?
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person