Paraprofessional Teacher

One Hope United; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and personal days

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Health savings or flexible spending

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking a paraprofessional teacher in Aurora to provide a nurturing preschool setting for children and families. You will create engaging learning centers, partner with co-teachers, and foster a warm, welcoming classroom that encourages discovery and problem solving.

The role emphasizes collaboration, child-centered learning, and ongoing support for licensure attainment, with OHU offering licensure test reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).
• CDA (required).
• Dont have your license? OHU will pay 100% for the licensure test!

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for preschoolers and their parents.
• Create engaging learning centers that attract and motivate children.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to implement best practices.
• Foster a warm, welcoming classroom environment.
• Encourage preschoolers to explore, learn, and solve problems.

Skills

Nurturing environment

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA

Job description

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care.

$2K Sign on Bonus!
Paraprofessional Teacher- Aurora

“We are such an inclusive organization, we don’t turn anybody away. Everybody is welcome. Working here, I feel like family. I’ve never felt so appreciated working in a place before. They really take care of you here, listen to your concerns and act on them. It’s just amazing! And it’s really easy to make it amazing when the people you work with are amazing.”

Shari Conley, Joliet Early Learning Center (Joliet, IL)

Culture of Care

The ELCD program at OHU is known for its closely-knit teams who often work together for years at a time! The team members join their shared love of educating young children towards creating a warm and positive working environment. New employees who come from a corporate environment quickly fall in love with the atmosphere at an OHU child development center!

What you would be doing:

• Your first priority in this role would be providing a nurturing setting for our preschoolers (and their parents!)
• Engaging your skills and imagination in creating learning centers that are attractive and exciting to our children.
• Enjoy partnering with co-teachers to develop and implement best practices
• You would create a warm and welcoming environment
• You would have the joy of encouraging our preschoolers to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
• Collaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and families
• You would work as a team with the Lead Teacher in the infant and toddler classrooms to implement day to day activities

What you can expect from us:

• OHU program leaders work to provide warm and supportive leadership that flexes around your life as much as possible when needed
• Staff Celebrations (including weekly lunches!)
• Ongoing professional development tailored to yours and your classroom needs
• If you desire to advance in your career over time, program leaders will work with you to do so (OHU has 5 child development centers in the Chicagoland area!)
• You will be part of a center that grows programs in keeping with the community needs
• You will also be part of a well‑respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) that has a seat in community partnerships

What we will expect of you:

Education

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• CDA required
• Don't have your license? One Hope United will pay 100% for the licensure test!

Experience

• One year of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred

We Invest in You!

Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year

Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually

Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit

Agency‑paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short‑term disability

Agency‑paid long‑term after 1 year of employment

Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)

Voluntary Legal Plans

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions

Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities

Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.