NI-Teacher

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

5/18/2023

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2358AC

Job Title:

NI-Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Develops and maintains age-appropriate curriculum for children from ages 6 weeks to 10 years.  Accepts responsibility for managing and nurturing children of all ages served according to the DCFS License approved for the child development center. Maintains effective parent communication skills.  Serves as role model to children and prepares them for future education endeavourers. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and education experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. Strong organizational skills and planning skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Responsible for recording and maintaining developmental records for each child assigned to classroom. Seeks newest and most effective measures for documentation that provides accurate and timely information for the parents and families as well as next-level educators. Timely communication provided to the parent families by the Teachers through the use of various communication methods. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences.

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Facilitates integration of Child Development Center programs for enrolled children and families. Incorporates the most inventive and interactive projects encouraging all students to explore and build on solid knowledge already obtained.

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Actively maintains classroom cleanliness and provides a safe children’s environment. Teaches the students of the center by example to enthusiastically preserve the indoor and outdoor play areas.

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Effectively communicates across the SAH network of supportive departments in order to establish and maintain high quality in Child Development Center programs.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s Degree or sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which must include six credit hours in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six is required. OR in lieu of Associate’s Degree and sixty credit hours, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours is required. OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is required.

Required

DCFS clearance/Background Check of Finger Printing Network.

Required

First Aid Certification and Heart saver pediatric first aid certification within 90 days of hire.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Demonstrates active support for development of premier early childhood education program with compliance of The Department of Children and Family Services standards.

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Clear understanding of hands-on, developmentally practice.

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Successful completion of DCFS required training, annual competencies, and skill verifications.

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Ability to establish effective working relationships with families, all levels of staff and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Exposure to Childhood Diseases and Illness

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.