Head Teacher, Child Development Center

Head Teacher, Child Development Center

This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $35,713.60.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

The Head Teacher of the CDC develops and implements appropriate curriculum; interacts with children, parents, and other staff members; assesses children and implements health and safety procedures to promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development in a safe nurturing environment. The position involves frequent handling of confidential information and records. The Head Teacher must be able to educate and supervise groups of children in addition to maintaining a safe environment. The Head Teacher also assists with the supervision of student workers, aides, and practicum students.

Applicants must submit :

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of academic transcripts from the institution where you satisfied the DCFS coursework requirement. If hired, certified official transcript is required .

Essential Job Functions :

Minimum Requirements :

Sixty (60) semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and / or child development, from birth to age six; OR

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work / life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through careers will not be considered.

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Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at or by emailing .

Equal Opportunity Employer