EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (15004)
Position Summary
Position Summary: Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family services, Creative Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Experience
Age Requirement: The IL Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) requires teachers to be a minimum of 19 years of age. Education: – High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required. – Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is strongly desired. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field is strongly preferred. – In lieu of an Associate’s degree, DCFS requires one of the following: 60 semester hours of college credits with 6 hours directly being related to child care or child development (birth to age 6), or 1 year experience in child development in a nursery school, child care or kindergarten program with 30 semester hours in college with 6 semester hours directly being related to child care or child development (birth to age 6), or completion of credentialing program approved by DCFS (CDA). Licensure/Certification/Registry: – Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Registry member within the first 5 days of employment – Provide 3 letters of reference per DCFS requirements – Hold or be able to obtain, within 90 days, First Aid/CPR certification Experience: – DCFS requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in child care, early childhood, or child development. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Maintain 20 hours of in-service hours each fiscal year, 5 hours must be from a Gateway Registry-approved training. – Demonstrates excellent communication skills, initiative in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. – Demonstrates knowledge of ages and stages of development. – Demonstrate flexibility and openness to new ideas in child care practices. – Understands the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development for this age group.