Childcare Teacher

Jumpstart Childcare Center is looking for a passionate individual to join our fun and caring team.

Job Description:

Jumpstart Childcare Center is hiring for a Teacher to join our staff. We serve children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years and are looking for someone flexible, reliable, and ready to support wherever needed throughout the center. The Teacher position would assist in day-to-day operations of the center including, but not limited to:

• Leading classroom activities
• Assisting in daily care of children
• Designing a classroom curriculum that fosters growth and engagement
• Implementing lesson plans that help our children learn and develop, socially and emotionally
• Navigating a high-energy classroom environment

Job Requirements:

• We prefer individuals to have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or some Early Childhood Education courses and experience
• We provide funding for and encourage professional development.
• Individual must be willing to comply with DCFS requirements within the first month of hire
• Must love working with children and encouraging growth and learning
• Must work well with others

Benefits:

• The hourly wage of this position is dependent on education and experience and will range between $15-18.50/hour base pay.
• We fund the process to become teacher qualified after employee is on board for a 30-day probationary period, meets all requirements set by the center, and guarantees to stay with the company
• We offer a very flexible schedule and workplace

To apply, please send your resume. Please call 815-626-5867 with any questions or for more information. We are excited to hear from you!

Hours per week:

• 32-40

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19