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Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Team as a Childcare Room Teacher!
Shape Young Minds. Inspire Big Dreams. Make Every Day Matter.
Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive? Are you looking fora career where you can make a lasting impact while working alongside a supportive team? If so, we'd love to meet you!
At Stevens Industries Childcare Center , we're looking for caring, energetic, and creative teachers who believe every child deserves a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. If you enjoy turning everyday moments into learning opportunities and building meaningful relationships with children and families, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
As a Childcare Room Teacher, you'll play an important role in each child's development by:
Creating a warm, safe, and welcoming classroom where children feel valued.
Creating a warm, safe, and welcoming classroom where children feel valued.
Planning fun, hands-on lessons and activities that encourage learning through play.
Inspiring creativity, curiosity, and confidence every day.
Supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Building strong relationships with families through daily communication.
Leading indoor and outdoor activities that promote healthy growth and active play.
Assisting with meals, snacks, hygiene, and daily care routines.
Encouraging independence, kindness, and positive behavior.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
Following all Stevens Industries Childcare policies and DCFS licensing regulations.
Requirements
We're Looking For Someone Who Is...
Passionate about working with young children.
Patient, positive, and dependable.
Creative and enthusiastic.
A strong communicator who enjoys partnering with families.
A team player who brings energy and compassion to work every day.
Qualifications
Required:
Must be at least 19 years of age .
High School Diploma or GED.
Current physical (within six months) if hired
Tuberculosis (Mantoux) test if hired
Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check.
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).
Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain).
Complete 15 hours of annual professional development as required by DCFS
Preferred Qualifications
We're excited to meet candidates with a variety of backgrounds! Preferred qualifications include:
60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) from an accredited college, including coursework in child care or child development.
OR
One year (1,560 hours) of experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, nursery school, or kindergarten, along with qualifying college coursework in child care or child development.
If you're passionate about caring for children and meet the state requirements, we encourage you to apply!
Why Join Stevens Industries Childcare Center?
Make a difference in children's lives every day.
Be part of a supportive, family-focused team.
Work in a positive, engaging environment where your ideas matter.
Continue growing through professional development and training opportunities.
Build a rewarding career doing what you love.
Every smile. Every milestone. Every hug at the end of the day starts with an amazing teacher.
Apply today and help shape the future-one child at a time!
As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every employee has a direct impact on our success. We offer challenging projects, opportunities for career advancement, and industry-leading benefits.
Benefits
Competitive Salary Performance Bonus Opportunities
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
200% Company 401(k) Match
Annual Profit Sharing
On-Demand Pay
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
100% Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
On-Site Childcare for Employees' Children & Grandchildren
Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Company Events & More
Join a team that's building more than exceptional products-we're building careers.
Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description
$18.25 per hour
Worksite address
sigel, IL, 62462, US
Who can apply
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