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Director: Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center

Full-Time
Willow Grove - Carthage, Illinois
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary:  Coordinate, budget, manage the daily successful operation of the Willow Grove Child Care Learning Center and supervise employees at the center following the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) guidelines.  Required Qualifications: 
  1. Three years of experience as a classroom teacher of young children 
  2. At least 21 years of age 
  3. Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education OR Sixty-four (64) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university *21 of these 64 semester hours must be in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education. 
  4. Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential OR 3 semester hours of college credit in administration, leadership or management. 
  5. Active Food Manager Certificate (or obtained prior to hire) 
  6. Completion of Lead Safety Training, including mitigation plan strategies and impact of lead exposure. 
  7. Active CPR certification for pediatric ages (or obtained within two weeks of hire). 

Location: Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center (Carthage, IL) Status: Full Time Wage Range:  $55,000-$65,000/year (Actual wage based on relevant experience) Benefits: Visit https://hancockvillage.org/careers/ for an overview of our benefits package.

Primary Job Responsibilities: 
  1. Maintain, at all times, high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.  
  2. Supervise all staff members of the Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, including substitute staff.  
  3. Oversee hiring process and orientation for all new staff.  
  4. Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff.  
  5. Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to assure that the center adheres to the budget.  
  6. Ensure that the program is cost effective and funds are managed prudently.  
  7. Oversee the day-to-day functions of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center and manage staff.  
  8. Develop, implement and update policies and procedures for the operation of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center.  
  9. Assure consistent compliance with all Illinois DCFS rules and regulations, including maintenance of annual fire, health and other inspections.  
  10. Coordinate the annual licensing of the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center with DCFS.  
  11. Oversee the maintenance of files according to DCFS requirements.  
  12. Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.  
  13. Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center to interested parties.  
  14. Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry and maintain records of staff. 
  15. Set up, ensure maintain records of Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff meeting annual in service requirements of 15 hours per year.  
  16. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.  
  17. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.  
  18. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.  
  19. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.  
  20. Oversee the training and professional development of all Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center staff.  
  21. Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.  
  22. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.  
  23. Represent the center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner at all times.  
  24. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.  
  25. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.  
  26. Communicate effectively with staff, students and their families.  
  27. Perform any and all duties as assigned.  
  28. Successfully advances Hospital Foundation initiatives. 

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Job Summary:  Coordinate, budget, manage the daily successful operation of the Willow Grove Child Care Learning Center and supervise employees at the center following the Department of Children a...

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Teacher Assistant: Full Time or Part Time

Full-Time
Willow Grove - Carthage, Illinois
Posted 2 months ago
Screenings Begin: Beginning Immediately Wage: $17.00/hour Job Summary Performs a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of children of ages 6 weeks – 5 years old under the direction of a qualified supervising teacher. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Job Responsibilities
  1. Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  2. Assist teacher in all aspects of classroom management.
  3. Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
  4. Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
  5. Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
  6. Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
  7. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Willow Grove Childcare, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
  8. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
  9. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Directors.
  10. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  11. Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
  12. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
  13. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  14. Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
  15. Perform any and all duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications                                                                                    
  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Currently hold Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain
  • Active CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a daycare or early childhood center
Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Emotional maturity when working with children.
  • Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
  • Thorough understanding of childcare center operations.
  • Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to implement policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
  • Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
  • Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
  • Regularly: Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Regularly: Work with frequent interruptions.
  • Occasionally: Prolonged and irregular hours
  • Frequently: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
  • Regularly: Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
  • Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.   [jotform id="261064248634154" title="Online Job Application Form"]

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Screenings Begin: Beginning Immediately Wage: $17.00/hour Job Summary Performs a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of children of ages 6 weeks – 5 years old under the direct...

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Teacher: Early Childhood (Part Time or Full Time)

Full-Time
Willow Grove - Carthage, Illinois
Posted 5 months ago
Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary from 6:00am - 5:30pm Part Time or Full Time: Either Mandatory: Attach unofficial transcript to your online application Screenings Begin: Immediately Wage: $18.25-$19.25/hour   Job Summary: Provide general care and education to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Primary Job Responsibilities:
  1. Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  2. Supervise Early Childhood Assistants in the classroom.
  3. Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
  4. Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
  5. Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
  6. Facilitates a quality learning environment that promotes health and safety practices.
  7. Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.
  8. Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center to interested parties.
  9. Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
  10. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
  11. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
  12. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.
  13. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
  14. Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
  15. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  16. Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
  17. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
  18. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  19. Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
  20. Perform any and all duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  1. At least 19 years of age
  2. Sixty (60) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university NOTE: 6 of these semester hours must be in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education OR Thirty (30) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center
  3. Must be credentialed or eligible for credentialing under 407.Appendix G
  4. Must obtain Food Handlers Certificate
  5. Completion of Lead Safety Training, including mitigation plan strategies and impact of lead exposure.
  6. Active CPR certification for pediatric ages or ability to obtain.
Pertinent Skills Required:
  1. Supervise Early Childhood Assistants assigned to the classroom.
  2. Emotional maturity when working with children.
  3. Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
  4. Thorough understanding of Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
  5. Ensure selected curriculum is being followed appropriately.
  6. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
  7. Ability to plan, direct, conduct and coordinate Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
  8. Ability to implement policy and procedures.
  9. Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
  10. Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  11. Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
  12. Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
  1. Regularly: Maintain emotional control under stress.
  2. Regularly: Work with frequent interruptions.
  3. Occasionally: Prolonged and irregular hours
  4. Frequently: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
  5. Regularly: Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
  6. Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.   [jotform id="261064248634154" title="Online Job Application Form"]

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Job CategoryWillow Grove

Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary from 6:00am – 5:30pm Part Time or Full Time: Either Mandatory: Attach unofficial transcript to your online application Screenings Begin: Immediately Wage: $18.25...

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