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Director of Early Childhood Programs
Master's degree in early childhood education, Public Administration, or related field required. Illinois Gateways Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5, Infant Toddler Credential Level 5, Illinois Director Credential Level 3 required.
Associate Director of Center-Based Program Quality and Operations
Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Must have at least three years of experience in leadership, program management, and supervision of similar positions. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural preferred. Must have a valid Illinois driver's license, car, and auto insurance. Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.
Associate Director of Compliance
Master's Degree Preferred required in Early Childhood Education or related field; Must have at least three years of experience in leadership, program management, and supervision of similar positions. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural preferred. Must have a valid Illinois driver's license, car, and auto insurance. Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.
Program & Site Manager
Minimum baccalaureate degree and experience in supervision of staff, early childhood background, fiscal management and administration and minimum Gateways Directors Credential Level 2.
Family, Health, and Disabilities Management
Staff responsible for management and oversight has, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree, preferably related to one or more of the disciplines they oversee, and minimum Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5
Education Managers/Coordinators
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent field is required. Five plus years of experience working in an early childhood classroom. At least three years of experience working in a Head Start/Early Head Start program required Gateways ECE Level 5 required.
HS/EHS/CCP Child Development Specialist
Minimum baccalaureate degree in child development, early childhood, or related field and minimum Gateways Early Childhood Education Level 5, Infant Toddler Credential Level 5, or Family Specialist Credential Level 5
Home-Visiting Supervisor
Baccalaureate or advanced degree in social work or related field and Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5
Birth to Three Supervisor/Infant Toddler Specialist
Staff responsible for overseeing services for infant toddler programs must have Gateways IT Credential Level 5
2024 Requirement Expectations
Teaching Staff Credentials, pre-school aged (3-5)
Preschool Teacher must have a Gateways ECE Credential Level 5 by 2024.
Preschool Teacher Assistant Teacher must have a Gateways ECE Credential Level 4 by 2024.
Preschool Teacher 3-5
Must have a Gateways ECE Credential Level 5 and a minimum Bachelor's Degree in Related Field.
Preschool Teacher Assistant Teacher 3-5
Must have a Gateways ECE Credential Level 3 minimum Associates Degree in related Field
PFA-funded: 3-5
Preschool Teachers must have a Professional Educator Licensure with an endorsement in Early Childhood (PEL). DFSS policies abide by the recent Illinois law for temporarily allowing a teacher in a PFA-funded classroom to have a Gateways ECE Credential Level 5 (until July 2023). All teachers in the PFA classroom with this credential must actively be pursuing a PEL, and evidence towards achieving this must be demonstrated.
PI/EHS/EHS-CCP Teacher (0-3)
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Must have a Gateways Infant Toddler Credential Level 5 (by 2024). Credentials for all birth to three center-based classrooms must match Excele Rate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality by 2024.
PI/EHS/EHS-CCP Teacher Assistant (0-3)
Must have a Gateways IT Credential Level 4 (by 2024) or the ability to obtain the credential within three months of hire. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Teaching Staff Credentials, Birth to Three
Must have a Gateways IT Credential Level 5 (by 2024 ) and a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in related field.
Birth to Three Teacher Assistant
Must have a Gateways IT Credential Level 4 (by 2024) and a minimum of an Associate's Degree in a related field.
Family Support Specialist
Must have the Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5 by 2024 and a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in related field. (Center-based and Home Visiting Based)
Home-Visitor
Must have Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5 by 2024 and a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Subject Matter;
Experts, Contractors, or Consultants
Must have field/discipline-specific credentials or licensures required by their specific profession, including but not limited:
Educational Coaches: Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in early childhood or a related field.
Mental Health Consultants: Gateways Mental Health Clinician Credential and a minimum of a Bachelors in a related field.
Nutrition: Staff or consultants who support nutrition services must be registered dieticians or nutritionists with appropriate qualifications.
Health: Appropriate health licenses and certifications.
Health Aide
High School Diploma or GED or enrollment in a GED program is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and Salesforce.
Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma or GED or enrollment in a GED program is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and Salesforce.
Paraprofessional
High School Diploma or GED or enrollment in a GED program is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
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