Extra-Help Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (Pool)

Extra-Help Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (Pool)

Salary

$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

Governors State University, IL

Job Type

Temporary/Extra Help - Civil Service

Job Number

XH2026000012

Division

Family Development Center

Department

Family Development Center

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

0

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Extra-Help Early Childcare Education Substitute Teacher to support classroom teachers in maintaining required ratios and implementing daily classroom activities and routines. The position provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 0-5 years old while adhering to DCFS, Early Head Start (EHS), Preschool for All Expansion (PFAE) Prevention Initiative (PI), and NAEYC accreditation standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement an age-appropriate, success-oriented, developmentally appropriate center-based program using the designated curricula.
• Integrate all aspects of Early Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois DCFS day care regulations, and NAEYC accreditation standards into the schedule and curriculum for each child.
• Use active supervision to assure that all children are supervised within sight and sound at all times.
• Maintain awareness of allergies and medical conditions. Administer medication as trained.
• Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practice using Family Style Meal practices..
• Work as a collaborative team to design an environment and activities designed to meet the health, safety, and educational needs of assigned children.
• Follow and maintain daily routine and schedule and maintain classroom management.
• Provide responsive caregiving, assist with feeding and diapering, and self-help skills, such as handwashing, toileting, toothbrushing, and hygiene practices as appropriate per age group.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age
• High school diploma or transcripts (must provide an official copy)
• DCFS Teacher Qualified (60 hours of college with at least 6 hours of ECE credits.)
• Must have a Gateways Early Childhood Level 1 Credential or working toward it.

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resume

2. Proof of High school diploma or transcripts (must provide an official copy)

3. Proof of DCFS Teacher Qualified (60 hours of college with at least 6 hours of ECE credits.)

4. Proof of Gateways Early Childhood Level 1 Credential or working toward it.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Governors State University (IL)

Address 1 University Pkwy

University Park, Illinois, 60484

Phone 708-534-5000

Website https://www.govst.edu/