Day Care Teacher

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

In a supportive, team-oriented environment, our Day Care Teacher is responsible for the daily care and supervision of an assigned group of children.

What your day-to-day as a Day Care Teacher at Fermilab will look like:

• You will establish the care necessary for each child's needs consistent with their age andstage of development; develops and executes programs/activities designed toencourage the social, physical, and intellectual development of children in the groupwhich may require individual tailoring to various cultural differences.
• You will assess each child's development and recognizes problems of a cultural and/ordevelopmental nature which may be exhibited by certain children; devises positiveapproaches to overcoming problems.
• Monitoring and ensuring that an appropriate and equal level of physical attention and careis given to each child in a manner consistent with their needs, age and stage ofdevelopment and that all activities are conducted in an equitable manner.
• Ensuring the group of children is exposed to emergency and evacuation proceduresthrough periodic drills and games.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with students' parents and co-teachers andparticipates in parent conferences when necessary.
• You will be responsible for the arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness and learningenvironment of the classroom.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with allenvironmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Associate's degree in early childhoodeducation or related discipline with 12 complete semester hours in early childhood educationand/or child development.
• 2+ years of experience teaching in an early care/educationclassroom.
• Must maintain at least 25 annual hours of continuing education in the childcare field,with a focus in early education

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Training and/or certification in child abuse and neglect, safe sleep, first aid, bloodbornepathogens, and CPR.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.