Position Summary: Primary responsibility under the guidance of the Teacher, is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Creative Curriculum and the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Illinois Department of Children and Family services. nEducation: Must be at least 19 year of age and have high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED). Other Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication skills.