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PACT FOR WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Head Start Teacher

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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

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Job Description

PACT for West Central IL is seeking applicants for Early Head Start Center-Based Teachers for a class of 15 students in our Center in Camp Point. These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, No Nights or weekends. 42 weeks per year. Benefits include 14 paid holidays, vacation days, personal leave, sick time, 2-week winter break, life insurance, and affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Starting pay is $20.64 per hour, with extra for college degree.
Qualifications include:
A) Must be 19 years of age or older, and B) Must have an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education OR C) a degree in a related field and 21 hours in Early Childhood with experience teaching preschool children OR D) A BA/BS degree and be admitted into Teach For America program
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $20.64 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person