Cornerstone Church Hiring for DCFS Director Qualified Preschool Teacher (Part-Time) Job at Bourbonnais, IL Full Time

We are in search for a dynamic, Part-Time, DCFS Director Qualified Preschool Teacher to join our amazing team!

Our teacher must have a great love and patience for children and possess the desire to teach them effectively by utilizing proven best practices, preschool education methods, as well as the ability to cultivate a loving, warm space for the children to learn, trust, and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and implement lessons and activities through our Christian based curriculum, Bright Beginnings.
• Incorporate Bible lessons, songs, and prayer into daily lessons and activities.
• Initiate weekly, monthly, and yearly curriculum goals in the areas of art, literacy, math, science, social studies, gross and fine motor activities.
• Prepare weekly newsletters to parents/guardians, as well as building teacher and parent/guardian relationships through clear and concise communication.
• Create and plan programming to promote Cornerstone Preschool, such as, School open house, Christmas program, Spring concert, etc.…
• Most importantly, have a tremendous amount of fun with the most amazing kiddos!

Requirements:

• Complete all administrative and health requirements for employment in a licensed childcare facility, DCFS regulations.
• Must complete 15 hours of in-service training each year.

Per DCFS the following education is acceptable:

• DCFS director qualified preschool teacher must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in child development, early childhood development, early childhood education, or the equivalent (defined as 63 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education) and either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Credential and/or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership, or management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• DCFS Certification (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No