Teaching Associate - Child Development Center

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2012452P Position Title Teaching Associate - Child Development Center Position Number 2021 Job Type Regular Accountability Objective

The Child Development Teaching Associate plans, performs, and supervises instructional and recreational activities for children in the Child Development Center.

Required Qualifications

Ability to stand, kneel, sit, stoop, lift 20+ lbs., climb, reach, and run/chase

At least 19 years of age

An Associate Degree in Early Childhood or credentialed through Illinois Gateways to Opportunity: ECE credential Level 4, or Two years of credits from accredited college or university with six semester or equivalent quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six

Skills and personal competence necessary to contribute to the children's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development

Desired Qualifications

B.S./B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, the following credential from Illinois Gateways to Opportunity: ECE credential Level 5 and Infant Toddler Level 1or related degree

At least 1,000 hours of Child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center

Weeks Hours per Week Full-Time/ Part-Time Full Time Minimum Compensation

$36,773.00 annually

Open Date 03/19/2026 First Consideration By 06/30/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Danville Area Community College

Please follow the links to access the following:

• Campus Map - https://dacc.edu/campus-map
• Benefit Information - https://dacc.edu/hr/employee-benefits
• Part-Time Positions - Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW Act.

Essential Job Function

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1.Assumes ultimate responsibility for planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum or program for young children.

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2.Plans lessons in cooperation and coordination with other early childhood associates.

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3. Submits written lesson plans and newsletters on a regular basis (which are developmentally appropriate) to the Child Development Center Director.

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4. Assist with the supervision of student workers, work study students, and interns assigned to the teacher's respective group.

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5.Plans appropriate playground activities as a reflection of the curriculum.

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6.Keeps coordinator informed of instructional material and equipment needs of the Center to ensure a sound instructional atmosphere and a safe environment.

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7. Participates in in-service training and workshops (minimum of 20 hours per year) to further professional development. The training is below:

Department of Children and Family Services 15 hrs. (July to June).

ExceleRate 20 hrs. (Sept- August).

Member to Gateway to Opportunity, Illinois Professional Development System

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8. Maintains cooperative relationships with the Director, instructors and staff from the Early Childhood Services Program in order to keep the Child Center curriculum reflective of the Early Childhood Services Program.

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9. Upholds the highest standards for early childhood programs as advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Association for Childhood Education.

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10. Assess classroom environment using the Environmental Rating Scales: Infant and Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).

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11. Assess all children using Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ's): within 45 days of enrollment, Center Evaluation, and Portfolio Plan.

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12. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Transcripts 2