Early Childhood Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Teacher under the supervision of the Education Coordinator for the Head Start ensures the growth and development of the children enrolled in the center.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• An AA/BA or BS advanced degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or;
• A degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education with a minimum of 6 hours in Child Development or
• Early Childhood Education experience in teaching preschool children and the State of Illinois-04 certificate or ;
• A state-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirements for a child development associate credential;
• Completion of the CDA credentialing program of the Council for Professional Recognition with a current CDA credential with preschool center base endorsement and;
• Experience in early childhood education or a related field.