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World Relief · 1 day ago

Early Childhood Education Specialist - Lead Instructor (Part-time)

Carol Stream, IL

Part-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$24.50/hr - $27.50/hr

2+ years exp

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to addressing the world's greatest crises. They are seeking an Early Childhood Education Specialist to implement curriculum and support families in a nurturing, culturally sensitive classroom environment, while coordinating staff and volunteers to enhance the educational experience for children of adult learners.

CharityConsultingSocial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare multi-level daily lesson plans, utilizing the WR Early Childhood Curriculum

Facilitate staff, practicum students, and volunteers in utilizing appropriate educational materials to enhance curriculum concepts

Integrate fine and gross motor activities into the language rich learning environment

Develop social skills and interactions among the children

Encourage English language development

Provide physical care for children considering developmental and safety concerns

Prepare, serve, and clean-up snack

Set up and clean all materials using appropriate storage

Instruct children and their families in safety, nutrition, and hygiene

Encourage development of age-appropriate play

Create a learning environment that is welcoming, safe, nurturing, friendly and fun

Engage children in conversation

Manage and welcome volunteers in the classroom, and provide direction and specific tasks

Train, delegate tasks, and grade practicum students on their work with the children and specified projects

Ensure that the classroom is properly staffed with volunteers through 1) coordinating a replacement for an absent volunteer, and 2) communicating volunteer needs to the Adult Education Site Coordinator on a regular basis

Pursue good working relationships with the Early Childhood team, the Adult Education staff, and World Relief Chicagoland staff

Report working hours and report children’s attendance

Communicate with children’s parents to include them in the learning process

Direct concerns regarding students or parents to Director of Children & Youth and the Student Support Manager in Adult Education

Show flexibility and patience when interacting with children, parents, staff, adult learners, and volunteers

Attend team, staff, and departmental meetings

Cross-train with Children & Youth Department

Perform other duties as requested by the Student Support Services Manager

This role is responsible for supervising others and includes responsibilities consistent with supervising employees, including but not limited to monitoring daily work activities, tracking and approving timesheets including approving time off, monitoring performance including entering goals, progress check-ins, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, documenting performance concerns, entering staff promotions, transitions, and separations in HRIS within required time frame

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationImmigrantsBilingualMicrosoft OfficeFlexibleInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWork independentlyAdaptable

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Degree required in the field of Early Childhood Education, Family Studies & Human Development, Elementary Education, or related

Access to own transportation to commute to/between educational and office sites

At least 2 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Experience or interest in working with immigrant and refugee children