Early Childhood Teacher - $2K Sign-On + Growth

One Hope United; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

One Hope United in Chicago is seeking a Teacher for the ELCD program at the Bridgeport II center (514 W 31st St). The role centers on using positive approaches to help children solve problems, planning curricula, and maintaining safe, engaging learning centers.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. You will collaborate with families, document progress with GOLD observations, pursue Gateways credentials, and contribute to a Culture of Respect.

Qualifications

• One of the following required: Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development
• Associate's degree in related field with thirty (30) credits in ECE

Responsibilities

• Uses positive approaches to help children to solve problems
• Arranges classroom in well-defined learning centers that are clearly labeled, clutter-free, reflect children's interests, and encourage independent use
• Plans and implements a curriculum which is responsive to children's individual needs, interests, and developmental levels
• Follows all safety and health rules for the center, including all state, federal, NAEYC, and One Hope United's health and safety guidelines
• Supervises children by sight and sound at all times
• Completes paperwork which is well-written, thorough, and completed in a timely manner
• Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to follow One Hope United's Culture of Respect and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Reports to work on time; maintains consistent attendance, adhering to staffing schedules and demonstrating flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed
• Actively participates in meetings, planning, and center-wide activities
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and guide classroom teaching staff and volunteers
• Obtains a minimum of 30 hours of in-service training per year; is responsible for initiating a plan to obtain these hours
• Understands and implements the Strengthening Families Initiative model
• Communicates regularly with families; understands and maintains a Primary Caregiving relationship with individual children and families
• Organizes environment and appropriately cares for equipment, keeping equipment safe, clean, and accessible to children
• Utilizes materials in a creative manner, bringing in resources to enhance the curriculum and minimizing waste
• Organizes time and resources to ensure that all materials are available and ready to ensure appropriate implementation of the curriculum/lesson plan
• Responsible for consistent completion of GOLD observations and check points for children. These assessments will be objective, meaningful and completed in a timely manner
• Pursues and achieves applicable Gateways credential or completes required ECE level I training
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development

Associate's degree in related field with thirty (30) credits in ECE

Job description

One Hope United in Chicago is seeking a Teacher for the ELCD program at the Bridgeport II center (514 W 31st St). The role centers on using positive approaches to help children solve problems, planning curricula, and maintaining safe, engaging learning centers.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. You will collaborate with families, document progress with GOLD observations, pursue Gateways credentials, and contribute to a Culture of Respect.