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Early Childhood & School Age- Teachers & Assistants

Galena, IL 61036

Posted: 01/13/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Administrative & Office Job Number: KC86075512 Pay Rate: $33280-41600 / year

Job Description

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants to join our vibrant learning community for these Direct Hire positions. If you have a love for nurturing young minds, a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging environment, and a desire to make a positive impact in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants Pay: $16-$18 Depends on Experience
Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants Hours: Varying Shifts Available- 4, 8, or 9hour shifts in the hours of 7am-5:30pm. Monday-Friday
Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants Training: In-person & 30-60 online hours required.
Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants Requirements:
  • Must be 19 years or older and at least 5 years older than the oldest child in their care. 
  • Must possess an HSD/GED.
  • Background check required. Finger printing in Freeport and mileage & time will be reimbursed. 
  • Needs to have one of the following:
    • 30 semester hours of credit from an accredited college/university with 6 hours related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields. Or;
    • 1560 hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed daycare center serving school-age children and 6 hours of credit from a college/university related to school-age childcare, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields. Or
    • A Highschool Diploma or equivalency plus 3120 hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children. 
Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants Benefits for this Direct Hire position include:
A 3% matching Simple IRA
Free childcare for up to 2 children for our regular time staff working 32+ hours
PTO days that can be accumulated after 90 days
Holiday pay for the major holidays
 
Interested in this great opportunity? Apply directly to this job posting. Contact Kim for more details 815-656-4490.

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