Make a difference in young children’s lives! As an Early Learning Center Teacher, you will create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children ages 15 months to 5 years old. You will support social, cognitive, and physical development through hands-on, creative activities that build social, cognitive, and physical skills. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Early Learning Center Team to support each child’s growth.
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Responsibilities and Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
Conduct assessments and screenings to monitor children's developmental progress.
Implement assigned curriculum and develop age-appropriate lessons for children ages 15 months to 5 years.
Organize, prepare, and maintain teaching materials for classroom activities.
Follow all health and safety protocols.
Job Requirements:
Be at least 19 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) in addition, the early childhood teacher shall have achieved: 1. An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or 60 semester hours: with at least 6 semester hours in Early Childhood. 2. The completion of a Child Development credentialing program. CDA credential of 120 hours of professional development courses along with a portfolio. 3. An Associate or Baccalaureate degree with at least 6 semester hours in Early Childhood. 4. A combination of approved hours of experience and education: One year (1,560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six.
On year of work experience in human services, child development, or related field preferred.
Knowledge of DCFS licensing.
Basic
Crosspoint Human Services' Benefits
Taking Care of people starts with taking care of our employees. Crosspoint offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your well-being, growth, and stability.
Time Away
17-22 days vacation days per year (accrued based on length of service)
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays
Health & Wellness
Crosspoint pays a portion of health insurance premiums for employees and their families
Group dental and vision insurance
Flexible benefits available for employees
Financial Security
401 (k) participations after 90 days of service and employer match
Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
About Crosspoint Human Services
Crosspoint Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal and Illinois law. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employee.
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