Preschool Spanish Teacher (Multi-Locational)
Sonnets Academy
- Chicago, IL
- $20.00-25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be a native Spanish speaker or close to being a native speaker
- Must be able to work legally in the US
- CDA, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- 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
- Salary dependent on experience and/or level of education.
- 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.
- Lincoln Park
- River North
- West Loop