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Certified Prek Teacher- Bethalto
This teaching position is 6 hours per day for one group of 20 children aged 3 to 5 years old (with a full time assistant teacher).
We have had an established ISBE Pre-K program embedded within a licensed childcare center for over 15 years. This Certified Teaching position begins August 1st and our Pre-K calendar year usually runs through mid-June. The Teacher is responsible for assessment (Early Learning Scale) and instruction (Creative Curriculum format). Hours for the position will be approx. 7:30 to 2:30 with a one hour lunch break.
Salary will vary with qualifications and experience; however, starting salary is $22-24 per hour for an 11 month teaching year (Aug to June). Benefits include paid holidays, paid sick time and two personal days after completion of a 90 day probationary period with additional vacation after the first year of employment.
**Please note: Employees receive half price childcare for all children enrolled at any Step By Step location.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Available Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance
We have had an established ISBE Pre-K program embedded within a licensed childcare center for over 15 years. This Certified Teaching position begins August 1st and our Pre-K calendar year usually runs through mid-June. The Teacher is responsible for assessment (Early Learning Scale) and instruction (Creative Curriculum format). Hours for the position will be approx. 7:30 to 2:30 with a one hour lunch break.
Salary will vary with qualifications and experience; however, starting salary is $22-24 per hour for an 11 month teaching year (Aug to June). Benefits include paid holidays, paid sick time and two personal days after completion of a 90 day probationary period with additional vacation after the first year of employment.
**Please note: Employees receive half price childcare for all children enrolled at any Step By Step location.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Available Benefits:- Dental insurance- Employee discount- Health insurance- Life insurance- Paid time off- Professional development assistance- Retirement plan- Tuition reimbursement- Vision insurance
Site Coordinator- Brighton Latchkey
Looking to hire a full time Latchkey (School Age) Teacher/Site Coordinator.
This is a full-time or part time position based on the employee's availability with benefits available to staff over 30 hours per week (sick, holiday, vacation, healthcare, etc).
Hours vary between 6:00 am-6:00pm based on the needs of the program/employee availability and will be discussed during the interview. Preferred schedule would be a split shift 6:00 am-9:00am and 2:00 pm-6:00pm.
Additional hours are available, and some are required, on school holidays, early dismissals, and breaks based on the Southwestern School District schedule. There may be additional hours available at the Brighton Center when available, if interested.
Requirements: 21 years old and over. 30 semester hours of college credit with 12 related to school age - AND- 750 hours of experience with school age (School age verified experience may include: Camp counselor, Licensed Center, Church-related, etc.)
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21 years old and over. 6 semester hours of college credit related to school age - AND - 1560 hours of experience with school age. (School-age verified experience may include: Camp counselor, Licensed Center, Church related, etc.)
Duties Include: Run a quality program that ensures the safety of children and staff, follow lesson plans, assure program compliance from our regulatory agencies, positive communication with staff, children, and parents, follow opening and closing checklists, set up and take down program daily, etc.
(Resumes submitted through indeed will be accepted, but a full application will be required at interview.) Please also submit unofficial transcripts if available or bring to the interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: - Dental Insurance - Employee discount - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Retirement plan - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance
This is a full-time or part time position based on the employee's availability with benefits available to staff over 30 hours per week (sick, holiday, vacation, healthcare, etc).
Hours vary between 6:00 am-6:00pm based on the needs of the program/employee availability and will be discussed during the interview. Preferred schedule would be a split shift 6:00 am-9:00am and 2:00 pm-6:00pm.
Additional hours are available, and some are required, on school holidays, early dismissals, and breaks based on the Southwestern School District schedule. There may be additional hours available at the Brighton Center when available, if interested.
Requirements: 21 years old and over. 30 semester hours of college credit with 12 related to school age - AND- 750 hours of experience with school age (School age verified experience may include: Camp counselor, Licensed Center, Church-related, etc.)
-or-
21 years old and over. 6 semester hours of college credit related to school age - AND - 1560 hours of experience with school age. (School-age verified experience may include: Camp counselor, Licensed Center, Church related, etc.)
Duties Include: Run a quality program that ensures the safety of children and staff, follow lesson plans, assure program compliance from our regulatory agencies, positive communication with staff, children, and parents, follow opening and closing checklists, set up and take down program daily, etc.
(Resumes submitted through indeed will be accepted, but a full application will be required at interview.) Please also submit unofficial transcripts if available or bring to the interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: - Dental Insurance - Employee discount - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Retirement plan - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance
Teacher Assistant- Bethalto
We are looking for a Teacher Assistant in our Pre-K classroom at our Bethalto program. This position is full time at 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 at times. Expected starting hours will be 9:00am-6:00 pm. Hours can vary on occasion as needed from 6:30am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday.
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:
- Be flexible and able to float from room to room
- 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 and assist with potty training
- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily
- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Teacher Assistant- Bethalto
We are looking for a Teacher Assistant in our Toddler classroom at our Bethalto program. This position is full time at 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 at times. Expected starting hours will be 7:45am-4:45pm. Hours can vary on occasion as needed from 6:30am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday based on the need of the program.
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:
- Be flexible and able to float from room to room
- 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 and assist with potty training
- Complete and follow through with lesson plans and child assessments daily
- Assist Lead Teacher in classroom to assure classroom responsibilities are completed daily
Pay: Starting at $15.00 per hour.
Pay is based on education and credentials, high school diploma only is $15, pay will increase with amount of college.
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Available Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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.
Scholarship and Bonus Opportunities Available
Must work for more than 15 hours per week to be eligible
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