Early Learning Center Educator

Pay Rate

$19.02 - $27.58

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare
  - Quincy location
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

The ELC Educator is responsible for providing initial and ongoing education and training to ELC Staff. The job includes orienting all employees so that they understand every aspect of their role, including but not limited to DCFS regulations, health and safety regulations, Accreditation, and Illinois Excele Rate program regulations.

The ELC Educator will facilitate Individual Education plans for each Teacher and Teacher Assistant and help them achieve credentials and Teacher Education status. The ELC Educator will serve as a preceptor and will work with supervisors to ensure competency for all classroom staff.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

The Early Learning Center has the highest designation in Illinois' statewide Quality Rating & Improvement System
- Excele Rate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university. Six semester or nine quarter hours in courses must be related directly to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6, OR 1560 hours of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college of university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six, OR Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department in accordance with DCFS standards.

• ECE and Infant Toddler Credential level 4 or higher
• Demonstrates good decision making and functions competently when serving in role of functional shift leader. Demonstrates enthusiasm and leadership skills as evidenced by no legitimate complaints from customers and/or peers
• Qualifications for Child Care Director as stated in the DCFS standards.

• Illinois ECE Credential level 2 or above
• Upon hire and every two years: physical exam per state requirements
• Upon hire:
  Background check as required by State of Illinois

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement:
Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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