School-age workers shall be at least 19 years of age and at least five years older than the oldest child with whom they work. e) In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 407.100, the newly employed school-age worker responsible for a group of school-age children shall have achieved: 1) Thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; or 2) 1560 clock hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school, and six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; or 3) A high school diploma or equivalency certificate plus 3120 clock hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school. LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS October 30, 2023 – PT 2023.05 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Rules 407 – (38) f) Completion of a training program accredited by the American Montessori Society or Association Montessori International may be substituted for the courses directly related to child care and/or child development required by this Section. Persons holding a Montessori pre-primary credential may supervise children through age six. Persons holding a Montessori primary or elementary credential may supervise children six years of age or older. g) Persons who were deemed qualified as a child care worker or school-age worker prior to January 1, 1985, continue to be deemed qualified as an early childhood teacher or school-age worker. h) Early childhood teachers and school-age workers shall be responsible for the planning and supervision of a group of children. Early childhood workers and school-age workers shall also be responsible for supervising persons assigned to assist their group who are not similarly qualified.

School- age Teacher:  The teacher will be responsible for assigned groups and responsibilities.  The teacher will report to the appropriate center Assistant Director.  The duties and responsibilities of the teacher are as follows:

1.      Teaching of the assigned group.

2.      Lesson planning, observations, portfolios and evaluations.

3.      Handle all situations arising from their class.

4.      Care of all children in their groups.

5.      Report to Assistant Director any and all problems involving a child or parent.

6.      Protect the health and safety of all children in the center.

7.      Follow all State and Local standards that apply to their duties.

8.      Housekeeping duties.

9.      Serving all meals and snacks as directed.

10.  Keep their individual time card up to date.

11.  Follow all disciplinary rules of the center.

12.  Be considerate of fellow employees.

13.  Attend all employee meetings, field trips, Open House, graduation, or any functions involving the center.

14.  Attend seminars and classes yearly to comply with state standards.

15.  Follow the center dress code.

16.  Record keeping of children in their group.

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced child care teacher to join our team and provide high-quality care and education to the children in our child care center. The Child Care Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children in your care planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, and communicating with parents about their child's development and progress. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment for infants, including providing emotional and physical support

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants

• Communicate with parents about their child's development and progress, including providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or questions

• Follow all policies and procedures related to the care and education of infants, including adhering to safety protocols and maintaining accurate records

• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure continuity of care and education

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a child care setting

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree, CDA  or relevant state certification

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities

Perks:

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

. PFA is a state-funded program in Illinois that provides educational programs for children ages 3–5 who are at risk of academic failure.  Duties for Teachers

Screen children through out the year to enroll children in the program.  

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that meet the developmental, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of all children in the class. Using the Creative Curriculum and the Illinois Early Learning Standards

• Set up and maintain an environment in the classroom that fosters learning, including switching or rotating materials in interest areas on a regular basis.

• In cooperation with other staff, carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, cleanup, and supervision of children at all times, including outdoor play.

• Collect anecdotal notes and portfolio items to assess children’s development using individual records.

• Communicate weekly with parents through a newsletter, app, phone, or other method.

• Host parent meetings throughout the year on various topics. These are in addition to parent conferences.

• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year.

• Compile a list of equipment and materials needed for the classroom and, with the approval of the center director, order the materials.

• Meet with the center director to help manage the grant.

• Meet with teaching assistant to go over lesson plans and share teaching strategies.

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Two's Teacher assistant to join our team and provide high-quality care and education to toddlers in our child care center. The Twos' Teacher assistant will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for two's, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, and communicating with parents about their child's development and progress. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment for twos, including providing emotional and physical support

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of toddlers

• Communicate with parents about their child's development and progress, including providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or questions

• Follow all policies and procedures related to the care and education of toddlers, including adhering to safety protocols and maintaining accurate records

• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure continuity of care and education

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Two's Teacher Assistant or in a similar role

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree or relevant state certification

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities for toddlers

Perks:

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

• Positive and supportive work environment