Pre-School Teacher

Springfield Park District • Springfield, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Preschool teachers must demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical development. This position will run from August - May.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in course related to child-care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
• OR One year (1560 clock hours) of childhood education experience in a preschool, Kindergarten, or licensed day care center: and thirty semester hours of credit for and accredited college or university with six semesters (9 quarter hours) in course work related directly to early childhood education.
• Must provide a copy of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Emotional maturity when working with children.
• Cooperation with the purpose and service of the program.
• Respect for children and adults.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Preschool teachers must demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care, including skills to help children meet their developmental milestones.
• Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED