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Lead Teacher- Alton
We are looking for a Qualified Lead Teacher position in our Twos Classrooms at our Alton program. Position is full time and the employee is eligible for benefits after a short probationary period. A set schedule is determined upon hire and may be adjusted based on the needs of the program. Hours will vary from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Expected starting hours are 8:30am-5:30pm.
Salary Range: Based on position, education, and credential level. In addition scholarships are available to continue your education to grow within our company.
Requirements:
- At least 19 years old.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Minimum Requirement: 30 Credit hours of college credit with 6 credit hours related to Early Childhood or a CDA/CCP Credential
- Completed physical upon hire with TB Test and Appropriate Shot Record
- Receive and maintain a clear background check through DCFS
Duties: Some, but not all duties include:
- Prepare a quality classroom that ensures the safety of children and staff at all times
- Assure the classroom is in compliance with regulatory agencies at all times
- Communicate and maintain positive working relationships with parents and staff daily
- Interact with children within the program at their level
- Follow and complete Cleaning Checklists
- Assure children are changed regularly
- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily
- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Pay Range: $18.85 - $20.20
Floater Teacher- Bethalto
We are looking for a Qualified Assistant Teacher position at our East Alton program. Position is full time and the employee is eligible for benefits after a short probationary period. A set schedule is determined upon hire and may be adjusted based on the needs of the program. Hours will vary from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Expected starting hours are 8am-5pm.
Salary Range: Based on position, education, and credential level. In addition scholarships are available to continue your education to grow within our company.
Requirements:
- At least 19 years old.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Minimum Requirement- 30 Credit hours of college credit with 6 credit hours related to Early Childhood
- Completed physical upon hire with TB Test and Appropriate Shot Record
- Receive and maintain a clear background check through DCFS
Duties: Some, but not all duties include:
- Assist in preparing a quality classroom that ensures the safety of children and staff at all times
- Assure the classroom is in compliance with regulatory agencies at all times
- Communicate and maintain positive working relationships with parents and staff daily
- Interact with children within the program at their level
- Follow and complete Cleaning Checklists
- Assure children are changed regularly
- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily
- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Pay Range: $17.25-$19.85
Food Service Manager- Bethalto
Job Description: Food Service Manager Position Open for Bethalto Step By Step Childcare Center
Looking for someone who is reliable, organized, and efficient, with an upbeat personality.
Hours: Varies between 6:30am-6:00pm, Full time position with benefits. Expected hours 7:30am-4:30pm
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Preferred: Food Service Sanitation Certification (Can be provided by employer)
Duties: Some, but not all duties include:
- Follow USDA and DCFS requirements
- Completed required paper for above agencies
- Develop Grocery Lists and Shop weekly
- Prepare appealing meals
- Keep Kitchen maintained following all health department guidelines
- Clean other main use areas
- Assist in the classroom daily ages 6 weeks - 12 years old
Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance Pay Range: $17.25 - $18.25
Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance Pay Range: $17.25 - $18.25
Teacher Assistant- Alton
We are looking for a Teacher Assistant position in our Prek Classrooms at our Alton program. Positions is full time (30-40 hours per week) and the employee is eligible for benefits after a short probationary period. A set schedule is determined upon hire and may be adjusted based on the needs of the program. Hours will vary from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Expected starting hours are 11am-5:30pm.
Salary Range: Based on position, education, and credential level. In addition scholarships are available to continue your education to grow within our company.
Requirements:- At least 19 years old.- High School Diploma/GED required- Preferred, not required 30 Credit hours of college credit with 6 credit hours related to Early Childhood- Completed physical upon hire with TB Test and Appropriate Shot Record- Receive and maintain a clear background check through DCFS
Duties: Some, but not all duties include:- Assist in preparing a quality classroom that ensures the safety of children and staff at all times- Assure the classroom is in compliance with regulatory agencies at all times- Communicate and maintain positive working relationships with parents and staff daily- Interact with children within the program at their level- Follow and complete Cleaning Checklists- Assure children are changed regularly- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance Pay Range: $17.25 - $18.85
Salary Range: Based on position, education, and credential level. In addition scholarships are available to continue your education to grow within our company.
Requirements:- At least 19 years old.- High School Diploma/GED required- Preferred, not required 30 Credit hours of college credit with 6 credit hours related to Early Childhood- Completed physical upon hire with TB Test and Appropriate Shot Record- Receive and maintain a clear background check through DCFS
Duties: Some, but not all duties include:- Assist in preparing a quality classroom that ensures the safety of children and staff at all times- Assure the classroom is in compliance with regulatory agencies at all times- Communicate and maintain positive working relationships with parents and staff daily- Interact with children within the program at their level- Follow and complete Cleaning Checklists- Assure children are changed regularly- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance Pay Range: $17.25 - $18.85
Substitutes- All Locations
At this time we are accepting substitute Teacher and Teacher aide applications. If you are interested in working for us in the future, you are welcome to submit an application now. We do keep applications on file for one year and review those on file when a position becomes available.
Preferred minimum qualifications for any position include experience in a childcare program and/or college-level Early Childhood classes.
All applicants must be at least 19 years old and can maintain a clear background check through DCFS.
Pay: $15-$17.40 per hour, our salary scale is based on qualifications and education
Benefits available to Substitutes: employee discount, paid time off, professional development assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
The following benefits are available for permanent full time employees only. Substitutes are eligible to purchase at their own expense: Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Retirement.
Scholarship and Bonus Opportunities Available
Must work for more than 15 hours per week to be eligible
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Gateways Scholarship
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