Pre-School Teacher

Pre-School Teacher

Part-Time Springfield, IL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Springfield Park District

Washington Park

Position Title:

Teacher - Summer

Classification:
Non-Exempt/ Non-Union

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 June 2, 2026 - July 17, 2026.

• Demonstrate skill and competence to assume direct responsibility for child care, including helping children meet developmental milestones.
• Plan, direct, and conduct programs that meet the children’s basic skills.

• 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 coursework 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;
• Thirty semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with six semesters (9 quarter hours) in coursework directly related to early childhood education.
• Early Childhood teachers 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.

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.