Head Start Teacher

JobID: 3353 Position Type: Regional Planning Commission/Head Start Teacher Date Posted: 10/10/2023 Location: (RPC ECEC - West Champaign) Date Available: As soon as possible.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Head Start Teacher Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Head Teacher to join our team providing services in Champaign County.
Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community.
A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work.
From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.
The Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing leadership in the classroom and carrying out a developmentally appropriate educational program to meet the individual needs of each child and Illinois Early Learning Standards.
An important role of the Teacher is to provide leadership for our students and by creating a positive learning environment where Head Start children gain the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that lead to future school success.
Our culture requires our teaching staff to ensure a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment every day and fosters a sense of belonging and safety for staff, families, and children.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to fulfill all DCFS requirements, including a physical and criminal background check.
Must have a AA or BS in Early Childhood Education.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Demonstrated exemplary attendance and dependability is required.
Ability to practice inclusivity and civility at all times.
Applicants must have a passion for children and families and the ability to support their success for self-sufficiency.
Candidates seeking to join our team must be creative and be able to develop a positive classroom environment for the children that makes learning engaging, effective, and FUN! Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/51 Weeks Job Classification: Nonexempt/1 Schedule: 9:00 a.
m.
- 5:30 p.
m.
, M-F Starting Hourly Wage: $19.
00 - $20.
00 (CDA) $20.
00 - $21.
00 (AA) $25.
00 - $$26.
00 (BA) $26.
91 - $27.
91 (MS) DOQ (Depending On Qualifications) CCRPC is and EEO/AA/ADA Employer.
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