Early Childhood Lab School Teacher (Part-Time)

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

About the role

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by providing quality care for the children of students, staff, and faculty of the college. Work is defined by the ability to plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, maintain the classroom, and keep accurate records of the center’s daily operations. General supervision will be received from the assigned manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate and developmentally sound activities for children; engage children in activities.
• Provide appropriate care for children, assisting them with any needs as they arise; foster good hygiene, including diaper changing, hand washing, etc.
• Provide a supportive role in eating habits; assist the children in eating, provide a clean, safe area for food consumption and appropriate portions of nutritious food; model the use of proper table manners, etc.
• Complete follow-up evaluations for each child, outlining cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development.
• Regularly document children’s attendance, food intake and eating habits, medication distribution, fire/tornado drills, incidents and/or accidents involving children, to establish a record of the children’s physical, social, and cognitive development and progress.
• Establish and maintain communications with parents regarding the progress of their children. Communicate any issues and work with parents to address them.
• Complete all necessary DCFS paperwork, as required.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum designed for the developmental readiness of each child.
• Maintain required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adhere to applicable privacy laws.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• Maintain an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide back-up and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
• Adhere to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Meet and maintain DCFS licensing requirements.
• Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six; or
• One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
• Good knowledge of the State of Illinois licensing standards and regulations.
• Considerable skill in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Pay

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 11, with an hourly pay rate of $18.00 to $23.63. The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Schedule

6 hours per day between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Demands

• Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)
• Close visual acuity (e.g., computer, assembly)
• Close quarters

Work Environment

• Loud noise
• Typical office or administrative environmental conditions