Early Childhood Pre-k Teacher

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a life-changing impact through education. As a teacher in the Early Childhood Education Program, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Whether you're new to teaching or seeking a part-time role, this position allows for career development and diverse classroom experiences. You'll collaborate with a team to implement engaging activities and ensure the safety of children. With an excellent benefits package and a commitment to professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about empowering families and fostering learning in young children.

Benefits

Medical Coverage options

Free Teladoc services

Dental and Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

401K Plan with match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training and Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement program activities collaboratively.
• Provide active supervision to ensure children's safety.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Collaboration

Supervision

Diversity Awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Child Development Associates credential

Job description

If you are excited about the opportunity to make this kind of life changing impact, read on to hear the best part about being a teacher within the Early Childhood Education Program at Metropolitan Family Services! No matter if you are new to the career of teaching, currently in the process of a teaching education, or perhaps your work life balance demands a part-time schedule. We’ve got your career and your work life balance covered! We currently have openings at our Learning and Wellness Center in Back of the Yards/West Englewood.

Career development on your mind? Our programs offer the option of floating positions, which provide experience in the different classrooms across the varying age and developmental stages. Not yet qualified for a teacher position or maybe overqualified? Check out our Teacher and Program Aid job openings!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Lead Teacher, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
• Assumes responsibility for classroom in lead teacher’s absence.
• Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
• Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university or
• Bachelor or Associate’s Degree in field outside of ECE, with a minimum of 60 college credit hours or more, out of which 15 must be in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• For Head Start only funded programming – Child Development Associates credential and a Gateways to Opportunity Level 2 ECE credential while working towards an Associate's Degree.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of 40,000 to 45,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
• VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
• Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
• 12 paid Holidays.
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E-Learning.
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notary available to employees.
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.

ABOUT US:

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and