Extra- Early Childhood Substitute Teacher; Pool
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Location: University Park
Description
Governors State University is seeking to hire an Extra-Help Early Childcare Education Substitute Teacher to support classroom teachers in maintaining required ratios and implementing daily classroom activities and routines. The position provides a safe,nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 0-5 years old while adhering to DCFS, Early Head Start (EHS),Preschool for All Expansion (PFAE) Prevention Initiative (PI), andNAEYC accreditation standards.
Essential Responsibilities- Implement an age-appropriate, success-oriented, developmentally appropriate center-based program using the designatedcurricula.
- Integrate all aspects of Early Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois DCFS day care regulations, and NAEYCaccreditation standards into the schedule and curriculum for eachchild.
- Use active supervision to assure that all children aresupervised within sight and sound at all times.
- Maintain awareness of allergies and medical conditions.
Administer medication as trained. - Eat with and assist children in the development of social andself-help skills and sound nutritional practice using Family Style Meal practices..
- Work as a collaborative team to design an environment and activities designed to meet the health, safety, and educational needs of assigned children.
- Follow and maintain daily routine and schedule and maintain classroom management.
- Provide responsive caregiving, assist with feeding and diapering, and self-help skills, such as handwashing, toileting,tooth brushing, and hygiene practices as appropriate per agegroup.
Preferred Qualifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resume
2. Proof of High school diploma or transcripts (must provide an official copy)
3. Proof of DCFS Teacher Qualified (60 hours of college with atleast 6 hours of ECE credits.)
4. Proof of Gateways Early Childhood Level 1 Credential or workingtoward it.
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