Substitute Assistant Teacher

One Hope United; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking a Substitute Assistant Teacher in Joliet, IL, to provide a nurturing environment for children and collaborate with families. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule, professional development, and generous benefits including paid time off and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in childcare settings.

Benefits

Up to 4 weeks paid vacation

Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Short-term disability options

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for students and parents.
• Teach in a variety of classrooms as a floater teacher.
• Collaborate with parents and co-teachers.

Skills

Nurturing

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's degree with 6 credits in ECE

Job description

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

Substitute Assistant Teacher

“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 students (and their parents!)
• As a floater teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of classrooms!
• You'll be able to arrange classrooms into learning centers that reflect children’s interests and encourage independent use as needed
• 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 students to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
• Collaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and families
  
  

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
• A flexible full-time schedule
• 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
  
  

In Addition, You Will Receive The Following 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
• One of the following preferred:
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Associate's degree with a minimum of six (6) credits in ECE
  

Experience

• One year of professional experience working with children in childcare or school 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.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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