Floater/Assistant Teacher

About us A Step Up Career Academy - Center is a company in EDUCATION in Lansing, IL 60438. We are fun, professional and creative. Our work environment includes: Work-from-home days Relaxed atmosphere Growth opportunities On-the-job training Company perks Casual work attire Lively atmosphere Modern office setting Safe work environment A Step Up Career Academy Center is looking for 1 qualified Floater/Teacher Assistant for our daycare facility. Candidates will be working with the ages of 6 weeks old to 12 years old. Candidates must have at least 1 year of work experience in a daycare center. ****THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION WITH FULL-TIME WORK HOURS**** The available shift for this position would be 9:30am - 6:30pm.**** Please read the qualifications below: - Candidate will be floating from classrooms to provide coverage when a teacher is absent or has planned vacation days. - Candidate will also assist the classrooms that only have 1 teacher. - Candidate should have experience in working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. -Candidate will be fully trained in all 7 classrooms. - Candidate should have experience in nurturing children and have excellent communication skills with parents. -Candidate must be able to interact with different age groups. -Candidate must be able to change diapers and potty train. - Candidate must be sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults. - Candidate must be able to adapt to change. - Candidate must be able to meet DCFS requirements. - Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent. DCFS REQUIRED TRAINING: Mandated Reporter, SIDS, Shaken Baby, Trauma Informed Care, Child Development, Health and Safety Basics & Food Handler. -Floater Teacher must have at least 33 college credit hours with six credits (2 classes) being in early childhood education or child development. Center Programs through the state of Illinois: ExceleRate Illinois Program- Gold Star Level NAEYC Accredited Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.50 - $15.25 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): What is your best email address to contact you ? What is your best phone number to contact you ? What is your desired pay rate ? Please provide three professional references (name & phone number) Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: working in a child care center: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person