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Head Start 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
Associates Degree in ECE or Related Field Required Bachelors Degree in ECE or Related Field Preferred (Coursework equivalent to at least 30 semester hours in Early Childhood Education is required if the degree is in a related field. Essential Function(s): Provide high-quality education and comprehensive services that promote children's learning, development, school readiness, and well-being by implementing developmentally appropriate practices, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment, fostering positive relationships with children and families, and coordinating classroom operations with assigned classroom staff. Support the implementation of curriculum, child assessment, individualized learning experiences, Active Supervision, family engagement, and comprehensive services while ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, DCFS licensing requirements, agency policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
•Sign-On Bonus $1,000
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Substitute Positions Also Available Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.59 - $23.34 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Centralia, IL 62801 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Centralia, IL 62801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends