Overview:
All His Children Child Development Center is immediately seeking fun, loving, organized team player's to fill several child care worker positions.
All His Children is a center based childcare center located in Sherman, Illinois.
It is a well-established center for over 29 years.
Applicants must be hard working adults who enjoy working with children, work best in a fast pace environment, willing to learn and be flexible.
Previous experience and/or early childhood education to meet DCFS assistant teacher requirements is recommended but not required.
Background checks will be completed.
Qualifications:
_Education:_
* High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required.
* Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is strongly desired.
* 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
_Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:_
* Maintain 15 hrs of in-service hours each 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.
Duties:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for children in the daycare
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Plan and conduct educational activities that promote cognitive, social, and physical development
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and participation
- Manage behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques
- Collaborate with other daycare staff to ensure a cohesive learning experience for all children
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and any incidents that occur during the day
If you are passionate about working with young children, have experience in education or childcare, and possess the necessary skills to create a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Child Care Teacher.
We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.
00 - $17.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person