Paraprofessional Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

One Hope United; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 weeks paid vacation

Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Short-term disability options

Agency paid life insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Life

Voluntary Legal Plans

Agency paid long-term disability after 1 year

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking a Paraprofessional Teacher in Waukegan, IL, with a focus on nurturing preschoolers in a welcoming environment. The role involves engaging with children, collaborating with parents, and co-teachers, and creating attractive learning centers.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma and preferably an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Benefits include up to 4 weeks paid vacation, tuition assistance, and various health plans.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment for preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for preschoolers.
• Create engaging learning centers for children.
• Work collaboratively with parents and co-teachers.
• Implement day-to-day activities with Lead Teacher.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Position

Paraprofessional Teacher – $2,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Location

Waukegan, IL

Job Id

1150

# of Openings

1

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 3 time‑off banks! Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days; up to 6 paid personal days and up to 5 paid sick days annually
• Tuition assistance up to$2500 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short‑term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long‑term disability after 1 year of employment

What We Will Expect Of You

Education

• High School Diploma (required)
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• 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)

One Hope United does not discriminate because 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 eVerify.