SAL Community Services Hiring for Early Childhood Education Teacher at Milan, IL Full Time

Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities areas leading provider of early childhood care and education. We provide a safe, secure and supportive environment centered on how playing can charge the mind of the children we care for.
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As an Early Childhood Teacher on our team, you will create a quality learning environment that actively engages children to both learn and play. You will play a role in enhancing the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of children. This means youll do things like:

• Create and follow lesson plans;
• Assess the developmental needs of children to build their knowledge and skills;
• Develop positive working relationships with families; and,
• Participate in personal development to grow your own knowledge, skills and abilities as an early childhood educator.

We are looking for team members who:

• Share a love for children and a passion for helping them learn, grow, and thrive;
• Enjoy following a routine, and welcome the in-the-moment changes that come with each day in childcare;
• Believe that early childhood education is the first step to a childs successful future;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, kind, and dont take themselves too seriously!

Salary, benefits and perks
In addition to the compensation listed above, our entire compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package not found at early childhood centers elsewhere, including paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; pet insurance; and tuition and education reimbursement. A full list of benefits is available on our website at www.skip-a-long.org.
Minimum requirements
All Early Childhood Education Teachers must obtain background clearances, be fully-vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, be able to complete physical tasks such as sit, stand, lift 25 pounds, and view children, and can meet certification and credentialing requirements. Additional detail will be provided prior to an interview. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 – $20.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location