Current jobs related to Early Childhood Education Assistant - Springfield, Illinois - Early Education Program

  • Early Childhood Education Assistant

    2 months ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Mercy Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Education Assistant to join our team at Mercy. As a key member of our preschool support team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and age-appropriate activities to our young students.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the preschool teacher in providing a safe and nurturing...

  • Early Childhood Education Assistant

    1 week ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Mercy Full time

    We're a healing ministry with a passion for compassionate care.Our mission is to provide exceptional service and bring hope to our communities.As an Early Childhood Education Assistant at Mercy, you'll play a vital role in supporting our preschool teacher and providing care and age-appropriate activities for our young students.**Key Responsibilities:**Assist...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    2 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Memorial Health University Medical Center Full time

    Job Title: Early Childhood TeacherAt Memorial Health University Medical Center, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Mercy Full time

    Early Childhood Educator OpportunityWe're a compassionate healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care and service. Our mission is to bring healing and hope to our communities.Job Summary:Under the guidance of the preschool teacher, this role will assist in providing care and engaging activities for young children. The ideal candidate...

  • Early Childhood Education Assistant

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Mercy Full time

    Transforming Lives through Compassionate Care At Mercy, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care and service to our communities. As an Assistant Teacher, you'll play a vital role in providing a nurturing environment for young children, promoting their growth and development. Key Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the preschool teacher, you'll...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Learning Care Group Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher. As a key member of our childcare team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our children to grow and thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement daily care routines and activities that promote social,...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Mercy Full time

    OverviewWe're a healthcare organization dedicated to delivering compassionate care and exceptional service. Our mission is to bring healing to our communities through innovative approaches and advanced technology.As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with children in a supportive and collaborative environment. Under the guidance of our...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Springfield JCC Full time

    Job Opportunity at Springfield JCCWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team at the Springfield JCC. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn and grow.Responsibilities:Develop and implement a curriculum that aligns with the...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Memorial Health University Medical Center Full time

    Job Title: Early Childhood TeacherJob Summary:We are seeking a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Memorial Health University Medical Center. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    1 week ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Springfield Urban League Full time

    Job SummaryThe Springfield Urban League is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. As a Classroom Teacher - EHS, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our young students. Your primary focus will be on promoting the educational, social, and emotional growth of our children,...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Memorial Health University Medical Center Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Memorial Health University Medical Center. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Early Education Program Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant for Preschoolers. As a key member of our teaching team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, organized, and nurturing environment for our preschoolers with special needs.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the physical and emotional well-being of our...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Learning Care Group Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher. As a key member of our childcare team, you'll play a vital role in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our children to grow and thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement daily care routines and activities that promote social, physical,...

  • Early Childhood Education Lead Instructor

    2 months ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Phoenix Charter Academy Full time

    Position OverviewRole Summary:We are in search of a passionate and skilled Lead Educator for our early childhood education center. The Lead Educator will be tasked with crafting and executing a curriculum that is developmentally suitable, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, and fostering a nurturing and engaging atmosphere. The ideal...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    2 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Behavioral Health Network, Inc Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Teacher in the Kidstop program at Behavioral Health Network.The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and education to young children, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Key Responsibilities:Develop...

  • Early Childhood Services Specialist

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Children's Home & Aid Full time

    About the RoleBrightpoint (formerly known as Children's Home & Aid) is seeking a highly skilled Early Childhood Services Specialist to join our team. As a leader in the human services sector, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.The...

  • Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist

    1 month ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Children's Home & Aid Full time

    Job Title: Early Childhood Mental Health SpecialistBrightpoint, formerly known as Children's Home & Aid, is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a leader in the human services sector, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed,...

  • Lead Teacher

    5 days ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Phoenix Charter Academy Full time

    Job Title: Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education SpecialistPhoenix Charter Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children, and providing a nurturing and...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    2 weeks ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States CoxHealth Full time

    About the RoleCoxHealth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team at the Learning Center. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for young children to grow and develop.Key ResponsibilitiesHelp maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, promoting the...

  • Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist

    2 months ago

    Springfield, Illinois, United States Children's Home & Aid Full time

    Job SummaryBrightpoint, formerly known as Children's Home & Aid, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Early Head Start program, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, holistic support to children with special needs and their families.Key...

Early Childhood Education Assistant

2 months ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States Early Education Program Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Early Education Program. As a key member of our teaching team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, organized, and nurturing environment for our preschoolers with special needs.

Responsibilities
  • Child Safety and Well-being: Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all children at all times, maintaining a ratio of four or more staff to seven to nine children.
  • Classroom Support: Assist in setting up, organizing, and maintaining the classroom and materials, as well as record-keeping, copying, filing, and communication with families as directed by the classroom teacher.
  • Positive Interactions: Engage with children in warm, fun, and positive ways, demonstrating enthusiasm and nurturing behavior.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Be flexible, mindful, and responsive to individual child needs, supporting each child in meeting developmental goals.
  • Behavior Support: Use strategies to prevent challenging behavior, deal with child feelings with empathy, and treat challenging behavior as communication.
  • Lesson Planning and Implementation: Assist in planning and leading one-on-one and small group lessons, as well as participating in large group activities and free play.
  • Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Assist in assessing child progress at least weekly, as directed by the teacher or service coordinator.
  • Family Engagement: Welcome and respect families, maintaining confidentiality and acting to secure required State licensing requirements.
  • Professional Development: Attend training requested by EEP's contractor, Director, and/or Site Supervisor, demonstrating an excellent work ethic and punctuality.
Requirements and Preferences
  • Experience with Preschoolers: Required experience working with preschoolers, preferably with special needs.
  • Preschool Teaching Experience: Preferred experience as a preschool teacher or assistant teacher.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well with others.
  • Passion for Teaching: A love for children, passion for teaching, and a desire to make a difference in their lives.
  • Cool-Tempered and Friendly: A cool-tempered, friendly, and accepting individual who can mediate between children.
  • Enrolled on Oregon's Child Care Central Background Registry: Required enrollment on Oregon's Child Care Central Background Registry.
  • Fluent Spanish: Preferred fluency in Spanish.
  • Early Childhood Education Background: A background in early childhood education or a related field, preferably with a BS/BA or Associate Degree.