Pre-K Teacher- West Champaign

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 43,284 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking qualified Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our team. This full-time position entails managing classrooms and ensuring educational programs meet individual children's needs according to Illinois Early Learning Standards.

Successful candidates will hold an Illinois Early Childhood Professional Educator License and possess experience with preschool children. The role offers a competitive hourly wage along with a professional environment focused on community development.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfill all DCFS requirements, including a physical and criminal background check.
• Experience with preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the classroom and carry out a developmentally appropriate educational program.
• Ensure compliance with state policies and funding requirements.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to lift children

Education

Illinois Early Childhood Professional Educator License (EC PEL)

Job description

Location

• 103 S. Country Fair Drive, Champaign, IL, 61821, United States

Compensation

• $31.42 - $34.00 / Hour

Job Overview

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our team. Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the classroom and carry out a developmentally appropriate educational program to meet the individual needs of each child and Illinois Early Learning Standards.
• Ensure compliance with state policies and the Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant funding requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to fulfill all DCFS requirements, including a physical and criminal background check.
• Illinois Early Childhood Professional Educator License (EC PEL).
• Experience with preschool children preferred.
• Ability to lift children.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to practice civility at all times.

Please submit at least three professional reference letters with your job application. The references should be from current or prior employers.

Summary

• Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/52 Weeks
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., M-F
• Starting Hourly Wage:
• $31.42 - $32.45 (BA/CERT)
• $32.97 - $34.00 (MA)
• DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)

Additional Information

• Job Post Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Job Post End Date: Until Filled

EEO Statement

CCRPC is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.