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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER ASSISTANT

Memorial Health

Springfield, IL 62704

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required.
60 semester hours of college credits with 6 hours directly being related to child care or child development (birth to age 6)
1 year experience in child development in a nursery school, child care or kindergarten program with 30 semester hours in college with 6 semester hours directly being related to child care or child development (birth to age 6)
Completion of credentialing program approved by DCFS (CDA)
Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Registry member within the first 5 days of employment
Provide 3 letters of reference per DCFS requirements
Hold or be able to obtain, within 90 days, First Aid/CPR certification
DCFS requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in child care, early childhood, or child development
Maintain 20 hours of in-service hours each fiscal year, 5 hours must be from a Gateway Registry-approved training
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, initiative in a friendly, courteous and professional manner
Demonstrates knowledge of ages and stages of development
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to new ideas in child care practices
Understands the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development for this age group