Pre-School Teacher Springfield Park District - 3.3 Springfield, IL Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Teaching experience with young children

Full Job Description Springfield Park District Preschool Washington Park Position Title:

Teacher -

Summer Reporting Authority:

Debbie Clark Classification:

Non-Exempt/ Non-Union Salary:

$20.00 an hour

Position Summary:

Preschool teachers must demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child's Cognitive, emotional, social and physical development. This position will run from June 2, 2026 - July 17, 2026.

Specific Responsibilities:

Preschool teachers must demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care, including skills to help children meet their developmental milestones. Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children's basic skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preschool teachers must be at least 21 years of age. In addition to meeting the general requirements, preschool teachers responsible for a group of children must have achieved: sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in course related to child- care and/ or child development, from birth to age six. Or one year (1560 clock hours) of childhood education experience in a preschool, Kindergarten, or licensed day care center: and thirty semester hours of credit for and accredited college or university with six semesters (9 quarter hours) in course work related directly to early childhood education. Early Childhood teachers must provide a copy of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)

General Requirements:

Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language. Good oral and written communication. Emotional maturity when working with children. Cooperation with the purpose and service of the program. Respect for children and adults. Must present a neat and professional appearance. Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee handbook. The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans' status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.