Preschool Teacher Jobs in Springfield, IL

ESY- Extended School Year/Teacher Teachers Descriptions: Extended School Year (ESY) part-time positions working with students with IEPs to prevent excessive loss of skills caused by an interruption in education. Must be physically capable of lifting, providing specialized instruction and assisting students with special needs. Qualifications: All correct Illinois credentials (paperwork must be completed and on file at the Cooperative). Working Conditions: Be willing to work days and hours of schedule agreed upon. Must attend orientation meetings for ESY. Salary: $45.00 per hour Application Conditions: Apply online Location: Frankfort District 157C - Grand Prairie Elementary and/or Pioneer Grove

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) matching Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance No nights and weekends! We are looking for assistant teachers (part-time and full-time) to join our team today. If you have experience working with children, we'd love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today! Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School: Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, childcare discounts. and more! Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us. You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success. We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year. Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following: Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment Supporting each child's social and emotional development Establishing positive and effective family relations Working with the lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty Qualifications High school diploma required Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred Shows empathy and compassion for young children Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. About Goddard SchoolsAs part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Compensation: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour This Is Your Moment The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

As Early Childhood Teacher at Memoral provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family services, Creative Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. Qualifications Age Requirement: The IL Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) requires teachers to be a minimum of 19 years of age. Education: High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required. Associate's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field is strongly preferred. 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 Experience: DCFS requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in child care, early childhood, or child development. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Maintain 20 hrs of in-service hours each fiscal 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. Responsibilities Interaction between staff and children: Interacts frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speaks in a friendly, calm, soft and courteous manner within close proximity of the child. Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys and activities. Encourages and models the appropriate behaviors and expectations. Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. Engages and communicates constructively with children during activities and routines. Positively extends children's thinking and actions. Maintains availability and responsiveness to children's needs, questions, and requests. Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions. Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to MMC's guidelines. Maintains attentiveness, flexibility and support with children and others during transitions among classrooms. Curriculum: Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the guidelines set forth in the Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children. Plans a daily schedule which balances activities using the Creative Curriculum lesson plan. Designs an environment which responds to children's individual development, physical and emotional needs and interests through the use of Creative Curriculum. Fosters positive self-concepts by supporting individuality, independence, and choices. Encourages creative expression. Respects diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both center and global communities. Creates documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, observations and portfolios. Faculty/Parent Interactions: Acknowledges parents and all classroom visitors. Invites input from parents regarding their child's development and care. Responds to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains a Primary Care giving relationship with individual children and their families. Assists in the planning and attend center/classroom events and meetings. Communicates verbally and in writing with parents regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care. Shares resources with parents through discussions, articles, parent boards, etc. Physical environment, health safety and nutrition: Maintains and follow all safety and health rules of the center. Supervise children at all times. Demonstrates awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals. Encourages children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices. Knows the number of children in assigned group and maintains ratios at all times. Maintains accurate attendance records throughout the day. Completes appropriate paperwork (i.e. accidents, medication, etc.). Keeps environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Encourages respect for classroom materials. Alerts others supplies are needed. Organizes materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning the out faculty members, children and families or MMC leadership and operations. Supports organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies. Ensures continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance, arranging and communicating leave requests in advance. Respects and adheres to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as programs needs change and may include working in another classroom. Attends faculty meetings, training sessions and other center events. Continues professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback and reading professional literature. Receives constructive criticism with a willingness to improve. Provides feedback in a respectful manner. Teamwork: Establishes and maintains cooperation and respect with co-workers. Assumes fair share of work and seeks ways to be helpful. Assumes other responsibilities as needed: kitchen, pets, etc. Offers and shares ideas and materials with others. Participates in teaching team through communication, collaboration and curriculum planning. Communicates and works to resolve conflicts quickly and avoid gossip. Exercises care in expressing views regarding the personal attributes or professional conduct of co-workers. Statements are based on first-hand knowledge and relevant to the interests of children and programs. Performs other related work as required or requested.

As Early Childhood Teacher at Memoral provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family services, Creative Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. Qualifications Age Requirement: The IL Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) requires teachers to be a minimum of 19 years of age. Education: High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required. Associate's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field is strongly preferred. 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 Experience: DCFS requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in child care, early childhood, or child development. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Maintain 20 hrs of in-service hours each fiscal 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. Responsibilities Interaction between staff and children: Interacts frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speaks in a friendly, calm, soft and courteous manner within close proximity of the child. Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys and activities. Encourages and models the appropriate behaviors and expectations. Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. Engages and communicates constructively with children during activities and routines. Positively extends children's thinking and actions. Maintains availability and responsiveness to children's needs, questions, and requests. Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions. Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to MMC's guidelines. Maintains attentiveness, flexibility and support with children and others during transitions among classrooms. Curriculum: Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the guidelines set forth in the Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children. Plans a daily schedule which balances activities using the Creative Curriculum lesson plan. Designs an environment which responds to children's individual development, physical and emotional needs and interests through the use of Creative Curriculum. Fosters positive self-concepts by supporting individuality, independence, and choices. Encourages creative expression. Respects diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both center and global communities. Creates documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, observations and portfolios. Faculty/Parent Interactions: Acknowledges parents and all classroom visitors. Invites input from parents regarding their child's development and care. Responds to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains a Primary Care giving relationship with individual children and their families. Assists in the planning and attend center/classroom events and meetings. Communicates verbally and in writing with parents regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care. Shares resources with parents through discussions, articles, parent boards, etc. Physical environment, health safety and nutrition: Maintains and follow all safety and health rules of the center. Supervise children at all times. Demonstrates awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals. Encourages children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices. Knows the number of children in assigned group and maintains ratios at all times. Maintains accurate attendance records throughout the day. Completes appropriate paperwork (i.e. accidents, medication, etc.). Keeps environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Encourages respect for classroom materials. Alerts others supplies are needed. Organizes materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning the out faculty members, children and families or MMC leadership and operations. Supports organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies. Ensures continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance, arranging and communicating leave requests in advance. Respects and adheres to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as programs needs change and may include working in another classroom. Attends faculty meetings, training sessions and other center events. Continues professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback and reading professional literature. Receives constructive criticism with a willingness to improve. Provides feedback in a respectful manner. Teamwork: Establishes and maintains cooperation and respect with co-workers. Assumes fair share of work and seeks ways to be helpful. Assumes other responsibilities as needed: kitchen, pets, etc. Offers and shares ideas and materials with others. Participates in teaching team through communication, collaboration and curriculum planning. Communicates and works to resolve conflicts quickly and avoid gossip. Exercises care in expressing views regarding the personal attributes or professional conduct of co-workers. Statements are based on first-hand knowledge and relevant to the interests of children and programs. Performs other related work as required or requested. Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

Job Title: Pre-K Teacher - MATERNITY LEAVE St. Aloysius School in Springfield, IL is seeing an Early Childhood teacher to work part-time in the Pre-K four-year-old classroom until December. This position will become full-time from January-May 2025. We are a faith-filled Pre-K through 8th-grade program focused on the spiritual growth and academic excellence of our students. We are seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill this position. To apply online, please send resume to Principal Reavis at *******************************. To apply by mail, please send resume to St. Aloysius School 2125 N. 21st Street Springfield, IL 62702 Qualifications A valid IL Professional Educators License is preferred. How to Apply To apply online, please send resume to Denise Reavis, Principal, at ******************************** To apply by mail, please send resume to St. Aloysius School 2125 N. 21st Street Springfield, IL 62702 Email Address ******************************* School District ************************************ ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 10/7/2024 Start Date 10/21/2024

As Early Childhood Teacher at Memoral provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family services, Creative Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. Qualifications Age Requirement: * The IL Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) requires teachers to be a minimum of 19 years of age. Education: * High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required. * Associate's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field is strongly preferred. * 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 Experience: * DCFS requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in child care, early childhood, or child development. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Maintain 20 hrs of in-service hours each fiscal 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. Responsibilities * Interaction between staff and children: * Interacts frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speaks in a friendly, calm, soft and courteous manner within close proximity of the child. * Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys and activities. Encourages and models the appropriate behaviors and expectations. * Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. Engages and communicates constructively with children during activities and routines. Positively extends children's thinking and actions. * Maintains availability and responsiveness to children's needs, questions, and requests. Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions. * Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to MMC's guidelines. * Maintains attentiveness, flexibility and support with children and others during transitions among classrooms. * Curriculum: * Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the guidelines set forth in the Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children. Plans a daily schedule which balances activities using the Creative Curriculum lesson plan. * Designs an environment which responds to children's individual development, physical and emotional needs and interests through the use of Creative Curriculum. Fosters positive self-concepts by supporting individuality, independence, and choices. Encourages creative expression. Respects diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both center and global communities. * Creates documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, observations and portfolios. * Faculty/Parent Interactions: * Acknowledges parents and all classroom visitors. Invites input from parents regarding their child's development and care. Responds to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. * Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains a Primary Care giving relationship with individual children and their families. Assists in the planning and attend center/classroom events and meetings. * Communicates verbally and in writing with parents regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care. Shares resources with parents through discussions, articles, parent boards, etc. * Physical environment, health safety and nutrition: * Maintains and follow all safety and health rules of the center. Supervise children at all times. Demonstrates awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals. Encourages children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices. * Knows the number of children in assigned group and maintains ratios at all times. Maintains accurate attendance records throughout the day. Completes appropriate paperwork (i.e. accidents, medication, etc.). * Keeps environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Encourages respect for classroom materials. Alerts others supplies are needed. Organizes materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. * Professionalism: * Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning the out faculty members, children and families or MMC leadership and operations. Supports organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies. * Ensures continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance, arranging and communicating leave requests in advance. Respects and adheres to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as programs needs change and may include working in another classroom. * Attends faculty meetings, training sessions and other center events. Continues professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback and reading professional literature. * Receives constructive criticism with a willingness to improve. Provides feedback in a respectful manner. * Teamwork: * Establishes and maintains cooperation and respect with co-workers. Assumes fair share of work and seeks ways to be helpful. Assumes other responsibilities as needed: kitchen, pets, etc. Offers and shares ideas and materials with others. * Participates in teaching team through communication, collaboration and curriculum planning. Communicates and works to resolve conflicts quickly and avoid gossip. Exercises care in expressing views regarding the personal attributes or professional conduct of co-workers. Statements are based on first-hand knowledge and relevant to the interests of children and programs. * Performs other related work as required or requested.

Job Details Teacher - Springfield, IL 4 Year Degree $32.00 - $35.00 HourlyDescription At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come. Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in Springfield, IL on a part-time or full-time basis for the school year. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to child and adolescent school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 8 to 15 school-age patients at any one time. Position entails a 20 or 40-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 12:00-4:00pm or 7:30am-4:00pm. We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement. This position includes a $1,000.00 sign on bonus! Qualifications B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution IL teaching license (LBS1 is a plus) Comfortable working with K-8th grade students Special education experience preferred Strong organizational skills Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs Reliable Transportation Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elementary School Teaching/Pre-K Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: Until filled Qualifications: Letters of application, recommendations and/or references, ability to work as a team member and previous experience with PreK/Early Childhood age children is preferred. Applicants must hold a valid IL Professional Educator License or SUB license. Salary: $227.98/day Benefits: No additional benefits Application Procedure: Online application process Additional Information: This position will begin August 18, 2025.

Pre-Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood Date Available: 08/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Preschool Teacher 500.031A QUALIFICATIONS: * Illinois State License in applicable teaching field * Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education endorsements * Bachelor's Degree * Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. Preferred Skills and Knowledge: * Experience with ECERs (Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale) * Experience with Preschool Curriculum * Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment * CPI (Crisis Prevention Initiative) REPORTS TO: Building Principal, and/or Designee FUNDED BY GRANT: This position is funded through the ISBE Preschool For All grant. In the event that the grant is no longer available, this position will be eliminated. SUPERVISES: (Instructs, and Evaluates the work of): * Students * Student Teachers * Interns * Volunteers * Assists the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants. MAINTAINS LIASONS WITH: Parents. Communicates with parents as the teacher deems necessary, or when requested by parents or administrators. JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals included, but not limited to follow job duties.) * Maintains an instructional atmosphere that is conducive to high quality educational program. * Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences. * Provides feedback which includes constructive criticism that motivates students. * Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement. * Organizes and arranges classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption; in accordance to preschool licensing standards. * Sets limits of student behavior which are defined, communicated, and monitored. * Keeps up with current developments, research, and literature in his/her teaching field and the field of education. * Keeps parents and students informed of each student's academic progress. * Teaches in full compliance with the curricular requirements of the State and the Board; including requirements for the grant established in the Preschool for All Implementation Manual. * Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and individual parent conferences. * Complies with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level. * Participates on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the Curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as is required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up to-date. * Plans for health, safety, and physical well-being of students during instruction. * Supervises, classifies, evaluates and guides students. * Utilizes community resources for the enrichment of the educational program. * Assists in maintaining good school-community relations. * Participates, on as needed basis, in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis. * Responsible for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior in order to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on Schedules A and B of the collective negotiated Agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated every year. This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE Attachment(s): * salary schedule - DEA.pdf

Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) is over a 100-year-old, Chicago-based nonprofit agency that provides early childhood education and camp programs to children of all religions, races, and ethnicities across Chicagoland. We are looking for a new hire to join our team as an Assistant Preschool Teacher in our Highland Park Center! Do you enjoy helping children learn and grow? Are you passionate about a career in early childhood development? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Job Responsibilities: Assist in planning and executing developmentally appropriate programs for assigned classes in accordance with the philosophies of JCYS. Maintain a warm, caring, and respectful attitude toward all children at the center. Have constant supervision and active involvement with children. This includes inside classrooms, in hallways, on playgrounds, on buses, and on offsite trips. Send daily classroom updates to parents via email. Inform Director of parent messages, complaints and concerns, accidents and illnesses, and other classroom incidents. Maintain professional relationships with parents and other staff members. Understand the importance of keeping confidential information safe and take all necessary precautions to do so. Attends staff meetings and contributes to the knowledge of other staff members. Work in partnership with teachers and other staff. Abide by the JCYS Employee Handbook and all agency policies. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children Must meet DCFS standards for experience/education High School Diploma or equivalent Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships Must be able to physically interact with children, involving stooping/bending, activities on playground, and sitting on the floor A love of children Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. JCYS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Kids N Fitness of Decatur is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the following age groups: Two-year-old's To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a CDA or at least 6 ECE college credits, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous classroom experience! Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Compensation: $17-$18.25/hour, based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers! Our Hiring Process: Resume screen Phone screen with recruiter (10 minutes) On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) Q&A Classroom observation Offer Main Job Responsibilities: Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May. Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Kids N Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPEDU1

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Available: 03/15/2023 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Model teacher's instructional methods when working with individual and groups of students. Provide tutorial help for students. Observe teacher's interaction with children who have special learning needs, and engage in similar instructional practices. Observe student academic and social-emotional behaviors, monitor charges, and report these observations to the certified classroom teacher. Assist with maintaining order within the classroom by following established procedures for behavior management. Assume responsibility for the safety and well being of the students while on school grounds and in non-academic activities (such as lunch, hallway passing, etc). Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs. Assume clerical functions as needed, to include, but not limited to taking attendance, duplication of materials, preparation of newsletters, record keeping and monthly reports. Communicate with students' parents/guardians as requested. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the certificated classroom teacher. EXPERIENCE: None required. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply on our website! *********************************** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Salary based on education and experience based on the collective bargaining agreement.

We are hiring Teacher Assistants, Assistant Teachers and child care educators for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Lincoln Park! Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learning! Your Role We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Teachers (Guides) to support a mixed-age class of Infants, Toddlers, and preschool (ages 3-6) children in a Montessori environment. In a Montessori environment, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child's interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They offer individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them precise language to understand their experiences. Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want. Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable. We're looking for an Assistant Teacher who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential! Guidepost Assistant Teachers: Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child's development Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect An ideal candidate has: Experience working with children ages 0-6 Pay rate $16-19/hr What we offer: The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through 12th grade) A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities A competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays About Us Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of 120+ Montessori schools, serving children ages 0-12 in our Nido, Toddler, Children's House, and Elementary programs. And with schools from Shanghai to Paris and California to New York, as well as virtual school and homeschooling support, there are countless opportunities for passionate educators to support children on their individual path to success. At Guidepost, we believe children are capable and we design an education for independence. We're on a mission to radically transform education based on this belief-for children, parents, and educators! Our mission? Children who fully experience and joyfully achieve their own development; children who can reach their highest potential and flourish-in school and in life! If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below! Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher PORTA Elementary. Provide instruction to children; develop and write IEP's, monitor goal progress, participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings. Conducts assessment/evaluation of student abilities and needs; maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, member district staff, SASED staff and community service agencies. Qualifications A special education teacher will hold either Type 03 Elementary Certificate, Type 04 Early Childhood Certificate or Type 10 Special Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement or an equivalent Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement. Salary/Benefits Commensurate with experience/qualifications. Health Insurance How to Apply Please visit sased.com and complete the on-line application. Email Address ****************** School District sased.com ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 11/21/2024 Application Deadline 7/31/2025 Start Date 8/11/2025

SUMMARY: The position of the Teacher Assistant regardless of race, creed, or disability is primarily responsible for building and building a classroom community for pre-school children as well as promoting family involvement in the classroom. Through training and other activities, the teacher assistant will provide a safe and creative atmosphere for the growth and development of children and will provide training and technical assistance to the teacher assistant. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Signs in and out when arriving and leaving any Head Start site. Timely daily arrival to work. Greets children and parents as well as co-workers with a warm, positive, and respectful. Works with parents and caregivers, providing information and supportive services as needed. This includes conducting a Family Assessment with each enrolled family and negotiating/implementing an Individualized Family Partnership Agreement with them, as well as quarterly meetings with those families who have selected to receive ongoing services. This includes completing required contacts and paperwork for the services provided to each assigned family. Makes appropriate referrals for families and children and follows up on referrals to determine if services were received and needs were met. Interview interested families during enrollment for completion of application and enrollment process by utilizing application checklist. Provide completed application to the Site Manager for review and approval. Obtain income documentation to verify eligibility. Provide actual income documentations, i.e. W2, 1040, RASP, Child support, etc. to ERSEA Coordinator. Obtain hard copies of IEP's and IFSP's during enrollment. Hard copies of IEP's and IFSP's will be provided to Special Services Coordinator in 24 hours. M aintain files in a locked file cabinet. Send via U.S. Mail official notification to families to inform them of selection for enrollment. Enter reasons and causes of absences into ChildPlus daily. Per the Attendance Document Procedures, provides follow-up on children with attendance issues by making contact with families within the hour of the absence. Works closely with teaching staff to coordinate home visits (when agreed upon by both parties), share pertinent information, collaborate on family concerns, and provide united support to families. Attends staff meetings, training sessions, Family Committee Meetings and Community Service Provider Meetings as recommended by the Family Resource Development Coordinator. Provides crisis intervention services to Head Start families within the scope of the agency's resources. Distributes information regarding adult education, employment, male involvement, and family involvement to Head Start families. Distributes health education information to classroom staff and parents and forwards incoming health-related records and information to the site's Data Clerk. Offers updates regarding local social service and health service-related resources for families. Helps identify medical and dental issues and makes referrals to health agencies. Assists with ongoing health screenings held at each Site or in the community as arranged by the Health Services Staff. Submits records of children's illnesses and health needs as identified in the assigned classrooms and assures that proper follow-up action is taken in consultation with the parent and/or a health professional. Works with Data Clerk to maintain records required in the children's site files. Provides assistance and support in health emergencies at the site and provides follow-up, as appropriate. Consults with staff on child abuse and neglect issues and fulfills mandated reporter duties per State of Illinois laws. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten Date Available: 08/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide 500.031 TITLE: Certified Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Illinois State Certification in teaching field. 2. Bachelor's Degree 3. Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. REPORTS TO: The Principal SUPERVISES: (Instructs, and Evaluates the work of): a. Students b. Student Teachers c. Volunteers d. Assists the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants. MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents. Communicates with parents as the teacher deems necessary, or when requested by parents or administrators. JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to includes but not limited to the follow job duties:) 1. Maintains an instructional atmosphere that is conducive to a high quality educational program. 2. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences. 3. Provides feedback which includes constructive criticism that motivates students. 4. Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement. 5. Organizes and arranges classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption. 6. Sets limits of student behavior which are defined, communicated, and monitored. 7. Keeps up with current developments, research, and literature in his/her teaching field and the field of education. 8. Keeps parents and students informed of each student's academic progress. 9. Teaches in full compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board. 10. Complies with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level. 11. Participates on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as is required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date. 12. Plans for the health, safety, and physical well-being of students during instruction. 13. Supervises, classifies, evaluates and guides students. 14. Utilizes community resources for the enrichment of the educational program. 15. Assists in maintaining good school-community relations. 16. Participates, from time to time, in the development of District Policies, and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis. 17. Is responsible for student safety education and accident prevention. 18. Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. 19. Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. 20. Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on Schedules A and B of the collective negotiated Agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. MENTAL DEMANDS: The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. Approved June 24, 1997 This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * 500.031 - Certified Teacher.doc * salary schedule - DEA.pdf

SUMMARY: The position of the Teacher Assistant regardless of race, creed, or disability is primarily responsible for building and building a classroom community for pre-school children as well as promoting family involvement in the classroom. Through training and other activities, the teacher assistant will provide a safe and creative atmosphere for the growth and development of children and will provide training and technical assistance to the teacher assistant. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Signs in and out when arriving and leaving any Head Start site. Timely daily arrival to work. Greets children and parents as well as co-workers with a warm, positive, and respectful. Works with parents and caregivers, providing information and supportive services as needed. This includes conducting a Family Assessment with each enrolled family and negotiating/implementing an Individualized Family Partnership Agreement with them, as well as quarterly meetings with those families who have selected to receive ongoing services. This includes completing required contacts and paperwork for the services provided to each assigned family. Makes appropriate referrals for families and children and follows up on referrals to determine if services were received and needs were met. Interview interested families during enrollment for completion of application and enrollment process by utilizing application checklist. Provide completed application to the Site Manager for review and approval. Obtain income documentation to verify eligibility. Provide actual income documentations, i.e. W2, 1040, RASP, Child support, etc. to ERSEA Coordinator. Obtain hard copies of IEP's and IFSP's during enrollment. Hard copies of IEP's and IFSP's will be provided to Special Services Coordinator in 24 hours. M aintain files in a locked file cabinet. Send via U.S. Mail official notification to families to inform them of selection for enrollment. Enter reasons and causes of absences into ChildPlus daily. Per the Attendance Document Procedures, provides follow-up on children with attendance issues by making contact with families within the hour of the absence. Works closely with teaching staff to coordinate home visits (when agreed upon by both parties), share pertinent information, collaborate on family concerns, and provide united support to families. Attends staff meetings, training sessions, Family Committee Meetings and Community Service Provider Meetings as recommended by the Family Resource Development Coordinator. Provides crisis intervention services to Head Start families within the scope of the agency's resources. Distributes information regarding adult education, employment, male involvement, and family involvement to Head Start families. Distributes health education information to classroom staff and parents and forwards incoming health-related records and information to the site's Data Clerk. Offers updates regarding local social service and health service-related resources for families. Helps identify medical and dental issues and makes referrals to health agencies. Assists with ongoing health screenings held at each Site or in the community as arranged by the Health Services Staff. Submits records of children's illnesses and health needs as identified in the assigned classrooms and assures that proper follow-up action is taken in consultation with the parent and/or a health professional. Works with Data Clerk to maintain records required in the children's site files. Provides assistance and support in health emergencies at the site and provides follow-up, as appropriate. Consults with staff on child abuse and neglect issues and fulfills mandated reporter duties per State of Illinois laws. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

The Transitional CBE teacher will provide direct daily living skills instructions to high school students who have met their HS requirements and are now focused on daily living skills and job skills. Students receive instruction for 1/2 the day and are placed on worksites the other half of the day. The teacher is required to collect data on the students towards their IEP goals. Writing IEP goals, conducting IEP meetings and communicating with parents is essential to this position. Qualifications LBS-1 Certification required. Salary/Benefits Salary is dependent upon education level and experience. Salary range is from 40,480-45,560. How to Apply Go to SASED.com and complete on-line application and/or contact G. Reimnitz at ****************** Email Address ****************** School District Sangamon Area Special Education District Position Website ***************** ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 2/18/2025 Application Deadline 6/30/2025 Start Date 2/18/2025

Teaching Assistant Date Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/Hide 500.052A TITLE: Teacher Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit. * Hold or be eligible for teacher assistant certificate. REPORTS TO: Building Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) * Assist all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers. * Assist in grading work and assigning students individual academic work. * Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students. * Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary. * Helps maintain individual records for each student. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Changes will be implemented as needed to meet the individual needs of students. * Is responsible for student safety education and accident prevention. * Reports all unsafe conditions to the school principal promptly. * Reports all accidents or injuries to the principal as soon as possible. * Supervises and intervenes to regulate student behavior so as to alleviate the risk that inappropriate behaviors will place students or staff at risk of harm. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: Performance in the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. MENTAL DEMANDS: The Teaching Assistant must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teaching Assistant must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teaching Assistant will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Attachment(s): * DFTA Pay Schedule * Teacher Assistant JD