Infant & Toddler ECE Teacher — Early Head Start (On-Site)

Centers For New Horizons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Birthday off

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Centers for New Horizons in Chicago, IL seeks an Early Childhood Teacher for our Early Head Start program serving infants and toddlers from birth to age three. You will create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom that supports cognitive, language, social, and physical growth while partnering closely with families.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and has hands-on experience with infants and toddlers in EHS/Head Start

Qualifications

• Associate degree in ECE or related field.
• Experience with infants and toddlers (birth to three) in EHS/Head Start or similar.
• Strong knowledge of child development for birth to three.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Develop developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Provide individualized care for infants and toddlers.
• Plan play-based activities to support development.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Maintain safety and supervise at all times.
• Engage families through parent conferences and partnerships.
• Participate in program planning and professional development.

Skills

Infant and toddler development

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safe, inclusive classroom

Diversity and urban communities

Regulatory understanding

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Experience with infants and toddlers birth to three

Strong knowledge of child development

Job description

Centers for New Horizons in Chicago, IL seeks an Early Childhood Teacher for our Early Head Start program serving infants and toddlers from birth to age three. You will create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom that supports cognitive, language, social, and physical growth while partnering closely with families.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and has hands-on experience with infants and toddlers in EHS/Head Start