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Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago


University Park, Illinois, United States Governors State University Full time
Job Summary

Governors State University's Family Development Center is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of children and families in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement a success-oriented, developmentally appropriate program for Early Head Start children in a mixed-age classroom.
  • Integrate all aspects of Early Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC standards, and Illinois Day Care Regulations into the schedule and curriculum for each child.
  • Work in teaching teams to design the environment and create lesson plans to meet the individual health, safety, social-emotional, and academic needs of the children.
  • Provide a warm and accepting environment for children, parents, volunteers, community representatives, and staff, and serve as a model for GSU students.
Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to speak and write in English.
  • Hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or an Associate's degree with 18 hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and an Infant/Toddler Level 3 credential.
  • One year of experience working with infants/toddlers in a licensed setting.
  • Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with 36 credit hours of course work focused on infant and toddler development and at least 3 years of experience working with infants and toddlers.
Work Schedule
  • Infant/Toddler teachers work Monday-Friday, typically 7 AM-3 PM or 10 AM-6 PM.
  • Occasional evenings for home visits and possible weekend/overnight travel to attend training and conferences.
Benefits

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits, including various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit https://www.govst.edu/benefits/ for more information.