Teacher

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Disability

Paternity leave

Tuition assistance

On-site child care

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated child care professional for a full-time, on-site role in Rockford. The position requires an Associate's Degree with specific coursework in child care or CDA, and offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role supports early childhood development and family-centered care within a team that values safety, education, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours including 6 in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six.
• OR one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours.
• OR CDA is required.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree / 60 credit hours incl. 6 in child development

1 year of child development experience + 30 credit hours

CDA (Child Development Associate Credential)

Job description

Work Schedule:

100%, full-time, Monday-Friday, hours vary (8-hour shift)

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or sixty credit hours from an accredited college/university which must include six credit hours in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six. Required.
• OR in lieu of Associate's Degree and sixty credit hours, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours. Required.
• OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is required. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• DCFS clearance/Background Check of Finger Printing Network. Required
• First Aid Certification and Heart saver pediatric first aid certification within 90 days of hire. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits