Future Opening: Preschool Spanish Teacher
Full Time • Sonnets Academy - Chicago
Sonnets Academy, a leading private preschool and infant care program, in Chicago, seeking an Early Childhood Spanish Teachers for each of its three locations. This position is at a minimum 20-25 hours per week but could easily be expanded to full time. Mornings are preferred but the schedule can be flexible for the right candidate. Monday through Friday is required.
The Early Childhood Spanish Teacher is responsible for the development and implementation of the Spanish program for students in the infant through Pre-Kindergarten programs. Language instruction at Sonnets Academy is taught by hands-on large and small group activities through art, movement, interactive games, music, literature, theater and dance. The Early Childhood Spanish program celebrates and embraces different Spanish cultures and a strong sense of community. The Early Childhood Spanish Teacher works closely with the Early Childhood Classroom Teachers and Directors to develop cross-disciplinary projects and activities that align with Sonnets Academy’s curricular goals. The goal of our Spanish program is to create a love of learning Spanish in children that will help build the steppingstones for life-long Spanish speakers.
Requirements:
- Must be a native Spanish speaker or close to being a native speaker
- Must be able to work legally in the US
- Bachelor’s in ECE or related field preferred
- At least 2 + years experience in a preschool setting
- Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to grow and learn
- Be patient, warm, and energetic
- Be a team player who brings their knowledge to our organization
- Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humor
- Current First-Aid and CPR certification; evidence of Negative TB, physical exam, T-DAP, and MMR verification
- Completed full course of Covid-19 Vaccination
- Musical awareness and skill and/or willingness to learn is a plus
Job Description:
- Working with Sonnets Academy Directors to develop curriculum and lesson plans based on the needs, ages and ability levels of the children enrolled.
- Encouraging children to practice vocabularies that are taught through the use of roleplaying, dialogue, games, art, literature, and formal exercises.
- Assist children in accurately listening and speaking Spanish in the classroom
- Communicating frequently with children naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where, why and open ended questions
- Provide monthly newsletter for families
- Supervising children at all times to protect the health and safety of all children
- Communicating appropriately and professionally with fellow staff and parents
- Assembling anecdotes documenting student progress
- Exhibiting behavior and classroom management consistent with Sonnets Academy’s philosophy
- Treating each child with respect and respond to the individual needs and learning styles of each child
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of Sonnets Academy as well as DCFS and all State Licensing Guidelines.
Work Location:
- One location
Compensation: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour
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OUR TEAM OF EDUCATORS PROVIDES THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR YOUR CHILD.
Our Sonnets team of location directors work together to build the best curriculum, set the best policies, and provide the best programs for our families and teachers.
The combined experience and unique backgrounds of directors and teachers reflect in our commitment to building an early learning community, creating a foundation upon which your child's confidence and learning can flourish. Sonnets directors & teachers are not only trustworthy and accountable, they truly take pride and ownership in providing the best for each and every child that shows in our students' excitement about learning.
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