TEACHER/TEACHER ASSISTANT

Pay rate: $16.45 - $27.40 per hour (Levels I-IV based on relevant experience and education credentials). Non-exempt hourly position.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Onsite childcare (Quincy location)
• 24/7 access to Wellness Center
• Educational assistance opportunities

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About the Role

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of infant, toddler, and/or school-age children. The role requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital, demonstrating behavior consistent with the Core Values, and supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP).

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Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate

For Teachers responsible for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children:

• Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university, with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6, OR
• 1560 hours of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and thirty 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/child development from birth to age six, OR
• Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department in accordance with DCFS standards.

For Teachers responsible for school-age children:

• Thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university, with six semester hours (or 9 quarter hours) related to school-age early learning, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping, or other related fields, OR
• 1560 clock hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license-exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school, and six semester (or 9 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping, or other related fields, OR
• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate plus 3120 clock hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license-exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school.

Functional Teachers:

• Must meet qualifications for Child Care Director as stated in the DCFS standards.
• Demonstrates good decision-making and functions competently when serving in the role of functional shift leader.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and leadership skills, as evidenced by no legitimate complaints from customers and/or peers.

Requirements

• Meets Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requirements for Teacher Assistant position.
• Upon hire and every two years: physical exam per state requirements.
• Upon hire: Background check as required by the State of Illinois.
• Teacher qualified with either a CDA or an ECE Credential Level 1, 2, or 3 (if not enrolled in ECE classes).