Honey Bear Day Care staff are highly trained and qualified bilingual professionals who are invested in the growth and development of your children. Our partnerships with Early Head Start (EHS) CCP, Illinois Action for Children’s Preschool for All, Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, and The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children allow us to provide the best possible care and instruction for your children to reach their full potential.
Essential duties and responsibilities of our staff included:
Coordinate and complete developmental screening of all children to determine the child’s priority for enrollment and to help identify any special needs
Teach children in large groups, small groups, and individually
Work with the classroom team to implement the curriculum, serving as educational leaders and modeling excellent teaching practices. Meet with the classroom team each week to develop lesson plans.
Complete regular assessments of each child’s learning. Meet with the classroom team each week to discuss child assessment results and develop individualized instruction plan
Welcome parents/guardian in the program and seek out their support and involvement. Hold parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
Visit local kindergarten programs, and help children and parents/guardian transition to those programs
Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for children with special needs as requested by parents/guardian
Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) in Early Childhood or a Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or a Level 5 with continued education in ECE
At least two years of Early Childhood Teaching experience
Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of EHS CCP (or comparable
Child development programs, early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice and bilingual education
Wanda Guerra - Director/Owner
Wanda has owned Honey Bear Day Care since 2012. Her passion for education and childcare is rooted in her experience as a teacher and in her 30-plus-year career in education. Witnessing that “ah ha” moment from her students when the light bulbs go off and watching families overcome their obstacles inspire her each and every day. Her expertise and credentials include:
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Triton College
Bachelor’s degree in education
CPR and First Aid certified
ServSafe certified
Trained in Teaching Strategies Gold
Extensive training hours in business management and state-required child development courses from nationally recognized agencies.
When it comes to childcare management and knowledge in child development, Wanda is more than capable to face the challenge. In her spare time, she enjoys researching her genealogy and spending time with her family.
Honey Bear Day Care Center
2359 N. Mannheim Rd.
Melrose Park, IL 60164
phone: 847-455-8687; fax 847-789-9705
https://www.honeybeardaycarecenter.com
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