Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

One Hope United; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 time off banks and paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

One Hope United in Aurora, IL is seeking a Teacher with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves providing a nurturing setting for students and parents, and as a floating teacher you will teach across classrooms and partner with co-teachers to develop engaging learning centers.

You’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment and encourage discovery and problem solving. Education requirements include a CDA or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field with ECE

Qualifications

• One of the following required: CDA, Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, or Associate's degree with six ECE credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for students and their parents.
• Float between classrooms as a floater teacher.
• Arrange classrooms into learning centers reflecting children’s interests.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to implement best practices.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment for learning.
• Encourage students to engage, discover, and solve problems.
• Collaborate with families to support child development.

Education

CDA

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's degree with 6 ECE credits

Job description

Position:Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Location: Aurora, IL

Job Id:11-74

# of Openings:0

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!

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 arrangeclassrooms 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
• 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

• One of the following required:
• CDA
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Associate's degree in related field with 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.