Floater (Center)

Erie House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House seeks a motivated Floater Teacher dedicated to early childhood education and community support. The role involves developing culturally appropriate lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teams to cultivate a positive learning environment. Join this respected nonprofit organization to make an impact in West Town.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program

Wellness support services

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid professional development day

Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave

403b with employer match

Yoga, Zumba, and Book Club

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote early education in underserved communities.
• Manage classroom environment in absence of regular teachers.
• Assist staff with planning and implementing lesson plans.

Skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Flexible

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Gateways Early Childhood Education credential level 4

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $17.88 - $19.32 Hourly

Description

(Sign on hiring incentive upon hire $500 and another upon completion of 90 days)

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

• The roles and responsibilities of the Floater Teacher will promote early education to our most needed communities.
• The Floater Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom in the absence of one of the regular classroom teachers
• As part of the classroom team, the Floater Teacher works with the team to effectively manage the classroom environment
• Promotes recognition, acceptance, and positive interactions among children, families, and staff in the classroom
• Facilitates lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team

The full-time Floater Teacher will be a position in partnership with Early Childhood Education directly impacting the West Town neighborhood.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities for growth, and have a direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom staff in implementing of developmentally and culturally appropriate activities according to classroom lesson plans for small and large groups of children

• Monitor overall health and safety of children in the classroom, reporting any signs of illness, injury or abuse to the classroom teacher

• Monitor children in the classroom at all times using active supervision

• Maintain current Illinois Gateways Registry membership

• Maintain five hours of Gateways approved trainings per program year

• Participate in 20 hours of professional development per program year

• Attend monthly all staff meetings, agency meetings and in-service trainings as required

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Compensation Range: $37,200-$40,200 plus excellent benefit package.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYSERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;UNITED WAY MEMBER

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred

• Gateways Early Childhood Education credential level 4

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, reliable and flexible

Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect and Sex Offender background checks are mandatory

• TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
• Compensation of $37,200-40,200 / year based on experience
• Work/life integration
• Generous paid time off
• (examples below for full-time employment)
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to the above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
• Year 1 = 8 days
• Year 2 = 13 days
• Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
• Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
• Paid day off annually for personal professional development
• Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
• DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• CPR and First Aid Training and 20 annual professional development training hours provided
• Wellness support
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care
• 403b with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Yoga, Zumba, and Book Club, when onsite

Union Status: CBU/Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at [e-mail].

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;

UNITED WAY MEMBER