Ealry Learning Center Team Leader

Responsibilities and Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print numeric awareness and language.
• Organize and prepare teaching material in order to carry out weekly lesson plans and provide opportunities for each child to prepare the children for success in school.
• Organize and prepare teaching material in order to carry out weekly lesson plans and provide opportunities for each child to prepare the children for success in school.
• Schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences no less than two times a year.
• Assist the Early Learning Center Manager in producing a quarterly newsletter for parents.
• Follow all licensing and accreditation standards for cleaning, diapering, washing hands, and food service.
• Assist in enrollment of children.
• Center Manager to develop/facilitate ongoing training with ELC staff.
• Assist with attendance and food program daily and monthly accounting.

Job Requirements:

•  Requires a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college or university in child development or early childhood education or the equivalent (64 semester hours) with a minimum of 21 semester hours in courses related to child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education and either Gateways to Opportunity Leel 1 Illinois Director Credential, 3 semester hours in child care administration, leadership, or management, or 3 points of credential-approved training in child care administration, leadership, or management.
• One year of work experience in human services, child development or related field preferred.
• Requires a valid drivers license and proof of automobile insurance.

Crosspoint Human Services’ Benefits

Taking care of people starts with taking care of our employees. Crosspoint offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your well-being, growth, and stability.

Time Away

•  17-22 paid vacation days per year (accrued based on length of service)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 10 paid holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Crosspoint pays a portion of health insurance premiums for employees and their families
• Group dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefits available for employees

Financial Security

• ·401(k) participation after 90 days of service with an employer match
•  Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program