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Early Childhood Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$36,080 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator role is to provide educational programing that focuses on early literacy, numeracy and social skills in efforts to prepare children for the formal school setting. The Early Childhood Teacher/Educator aids in forming meaningful partnerships with families and child specific focus for individualized outcomes. The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator works with children of varying ages: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged in a variety of settings.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred Certification for Early Childhood Education (Child Development Associate, CDA) as required by state/ client or contract Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Current CPR if applicable TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Strong organizational skills Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs
•Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category:
Education Job Function:
Education | Early Childhood Teacher |
Early Childhood Teacher School Job Type:
Contract -
Full Time Setting:
Schools Position Type:
Healthcare Office Number:
0680
Contract Duration:
52
Pay Rate:
$1312 /
Week Date Posted:
2026-08-24T19:50:19