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Blessing Hospital

CHILD CARE BUS DRIVER

Quincy, IL · On-site

$16.24 - $21.92/hr

Early Learning Center has the highest designation in Illinois' statewide Quality Rating & Improvement System - ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training ...

Blessing Hospital

CHILD CARE BUS DRIVER

Quincy, IL · On-site

$16.24 - $21.92/hr

The Early Learning Center has the highest designation in Illinois' statewide Quality Rating & Improvement System - ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

EHS Teacher Coach

Addison, IL · On-site

$47K - $50K/yr

Maintains a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS: * Participate in the Annual Self ...

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

EHS Teacher Coach

Addison, IL · On-site

$47K - $50K/yr

Maintains a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS: * Participate in the Annual Self ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for excelerate in the United States is $87,693.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Excelerate job?

An Excelerate job typically refers to a career development or accelerated growth program designed to fast-track employees' skills and leadership abilities. These roles often exist in industries like consulting, technology, or finance, where participants rotate through various departments or projects to gain broad experience. Companies use Excelerate programs to nurture high-potential talent and prepare them for leadership roles. Specific job responsibilities and program structures vary by employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Excelerate professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Excelerate professional (assuming a role related to business acceleration or startup support), you need strong business acumen, project management skills, and a background in entrepreneurship, finance, or consulting. Familiarity with CRM platforms, data analytics tools, and business modeling software is often expected. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential soft skills for building relationships and driving growth in fast-paced environments. These skills are crucial for effectively supporting startups, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering impactful results.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in the Excelerate program, and how can they be addressed?

Participants in the Excelerate program often encounter challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced learning environment and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously. To address these, it’s important to develop strong time management and organizational skills, as well as to actively seek feedback from mentors and peers. Collaborating with team members and leveraging available resources can also help participants overcome obstacles and maximize their growth throughout the program.

What are Excelerate jobs?

Excelerate jobs typically refer to positions within the Excelerate company or roles associated with the Excelerate program, which focuses on accelerating business growth, career development, or innovation. These jobs can range from business development and sales to technology and project management, depending on the specific focus of the Excelerate initiative. Employees in these roles often work on helping startups, entrepreneurs, or businesses grow rapidly through expert guidance, networking, and access to resources. The work environment is usually fast-paced and collaborative, ideal for individuals looking to make a significant impact.
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Infographic showing various Excelerate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $87,693 per year, or $42.2 per hour.
Early Learning Teacher Assistant

Early Learning Teacher Assistant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Naperville, IL • On-site

$16.60 - $17.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Nurturing Young Minds: Join Us as a part-time Teacher Assistant at Fry Family YMCA to Inspire and Support Early Learners!
The Teacher Assistant in collaboration with the Lead Teacher provides support in effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation and related research for children 2-5 years old. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by DCFS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards, as applicable
Salary range starts at $16.60-$17.25 per hour, part-time benefits, and opportunities to grow within the organization
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
  • We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees
  • after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  • A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  • Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities
  • Promotes and models high quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness.
  • Demonstrates culturally and linguistically appropriate practices that values all children and families and makes them feel welcomed and an essential part of the program
  • Maintains awareness and supervision of children's needs and ensure their physical health and safety, at all times.
  • Assists with communicating and developing effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
  • Abides by DCFS and all quality standards for maintaining safe, high-quality programming
  • Collaborates regularly with classroom team including families, volunteers and all staff.
  • Assists with collecting and using multiple data sources, both formative and summative, to inform instruction and child centered learning and development.
  • Assists with completing routine professional development annually; utilizes continuous quality improvement (CQI); and identifies different instructional resources and methods to meet children's varying needs and improve the classroom experience for children and families.
  • Participates and supports association/center efforts towards recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of families while supporting the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.

Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
  • Collaborates with the Lead Teacher to develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement.
  • Assists the Lead Teacher in implementation of high quality, developmentally appropriate instructional activities and curriculum approaches (like Creative Curriculum™) that facilitate active learning experiences and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child; while ensuring the program follows DCFS, YMCA, ExceleRate Illinois™, and NAEYC accreditation standards, if applicable.
  • Takes the lead in absence of the lead teacher.
  • With the support of the Lead Teacher, uses observational and child data to assist in planning developmentally appropriate and 2 YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago engaging early learning experiences based upon the emergent needs of the child.
  • Assists the Lead Teacher in leveraging the physical environment and pedagogical documentation to support teaching and learning practices.
  • Supports and implements planned studies/projects for an in-depth investigation of a topic over time.
  • Establishes and maintains an attractive, clean, safe and engaging classroom environment which includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages children's independence and self-selection of activities.
  • Assists with classroom management, arrangement, organization, and labeling materials.
  • Assists with completion of classroom inventory quarterly; and the selection of materials and equipment to support instruction and children's learning using environmental assessments to guide decisions.

Minimum & Preferred Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education required
  • ECE Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential (Minimum: Gateways Level 2 ECE credential) preferred
  • Must have prior experience working with children
  • Basic knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 2-5.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret state and Local Standards as well as State and local licensing requirements.
  • Ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Equal Opportunity Employer
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