Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher - Skip--Long Milan

Position:Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher - Skip-A-Long Milan

Location: Milan, IL

Job :573

# of Openings:1

Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher

BASE WAGE
$17.68-$19.73 per hour based on education level.

JOB TYPE
Part-Time

DESCRIPTION
Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities area’s 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.

This position is for variable hours on an as-needed basis. Hours/days expected to work will include at least one day per week, in addition to summers, holiday breaks, and/or spring breaks during the school year. At this time substitute early childhood teachers are being sought for placement at our Moline, Milan, and Rock Island child care sites.

The Substitute Teacher supports developing a quality learning environment which is developmentally appropriate and actively engages children in the learning process. Through experience this position will serve to enhance the child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth. The Substitute Teacher collaborates in implementing curriculum as well as maintaining appropriate and regular communication with families. You will also:

• Ensure safety practices in creating a secure environment that minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment that encourages social interaction, emotional well-being and growth.
• Assist in the design and implementation of lesson plans based on knowledge of individual children’s interests and needs.
• Develop strong relationship with family/guardian to support each child’s development.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and development.

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 child’s successful future;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, kind, and don’t take themselves too seriously!

Salary, benefits and perks

Due to current funding from the Illinois Apprenticeship Pilot Project dependent on education and Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential attainment hourly pay for this position ranges from $17.25-$19.25. Additional details regarding this project will be discussed upon interview.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.

Education and Experience

Required:Must be 18 years old or older with a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required. Meet the requirements established by the regulatory agency for the state in which employed.
Preferred:Experience working with children.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Mission SAL Community Services (SAL) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities.
About Us
At SAL Community Services, we provide SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, and LEARNING in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to…