Substitute Teacher-Child DevPT

Level III

• A Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university
• Illinois Gateways ECE Credential Level 5
• Knowledge of child development / early childhood development
• Experience implementing an early childhood curriculum
• 1-2 years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting

Level II

• An Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, or equivalent from an accredited college with two years of experience working with preschool children; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must obtain the Illinois Gateways ECE Credential Level 4

Level I

• Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child development, from birth to age six.
• One year of child development work experience
• Must obtain the Illinois Gateways ECE Credential Level 3

All Levels

• Possess, demonstrate, and maintain a warm, supportive attitude towards children
• A flexible schedule is required
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments and adapting to changes in the program
• Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with children 
• and parents
• Ability to work well within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to create or assist in creating developmentally appropriate lessons
• Moderate proficiency of personal computers and applicable software

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