TEACHER

STARTING RATE: $16.24 (WITHOUT EXPERIENCE)

TEACHER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• 403b + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
• 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
• Educational assistance opportunities

TEACHER JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks correlated to the general care and education of children ages 6 weeks to age This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including children ages 6 weeks to age 12, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. 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.

TEACHER JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate

• Early Learning Center Teachers responsible for infants, toddlers or preschool–age children shall have: 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.

• Early Learning Center Teachers responsible for school–age children shall have: Thirty semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester hours (or 9 quarter hours) related to school-age Early Learning Center , child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; OR 1560 clock hours of experience in a recreational program or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school, and six semester (or 9 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university related to school-age child care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields; OR a high school diploma or equivalency certificate plus 3120 clock hours of experience in a recreational program, kindergarten, or licensed day care center serving school-age children or a license exempt school-age child care program operated by a public or private school.

• Functional Teachers- Must meet qualifications for Child Care Director as stated in the DCFS standards. 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.

PREFERRED:

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• Meets Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requirements for Teacher Assistant position.

• Upon hire and every two years: physical exam per state requirements

• Upon hire: Background check as required by State of Illinois.

Pay Status:

• 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. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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