Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3)

brightpoint.org; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint, now part of El Hogar del Niño in Chicago, seeks an Early Childhood Teacher to support growth using Head Start and Creative Curriculum. You will tailor lesson plans and engage families to improve outcomes for 0-3 year olds in a bilingual setting.

Our NAEYC-accredited center emphasizes hands-on learning, safety, and strong supervision. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or a closely related field with 18+ hours of ECE credits required or CDA with college coursework in related fields with 30 credit hours completed including 12 ECE hours.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Gateways Level 4 credential for ECE within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain Infant Toddler Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum implementation to support high-quality teaching reflecting cultural influences.
• Responsible for classroom education requirements and required screenings.
• Assesses children and documents results.
• Works with the teaching team to set guidelines and goals for lessons.
• Conducts small and large group activities and ensures child safety.
• Maintains knowledge of early education approaches and safety rules.
• Prepares supplies and environments for activities.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Associate's degree in Child Development or related field

CDA with enrollment in college program (24+ credit hours, incl. 12 ECE)

Illinois Gateways to Opportunity ECE Level 4 credential within 12 months

Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant-Toddler Level 4 credential within 12 months

Job description

El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint, has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities .

The Early Childhood Teacher is a critical member of the El Hogar del Niño team, using Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum® to enhance the physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of children through play and hands-on experiences. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will develop individualized lesson plans and meet with parents to support the best outcomes for your students. As an Early Childhood Education Center with NAEYC accreditation and ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality designation, you’ll be proud to be part of the El Hogar del Niño Child team, and with our cohesive team style and supportive, high quality supervision, you’ll look forward to coming back each day.

For Teacher 0-3 year olds:

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or a closely related field with 18+ hours of ECE credits required OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and enrollment in a college program in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field with at least 30 credit hours completed, including 12 hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment required.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with children and/or families required.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

(Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan).

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in classroom curriculum implementation to support high quality teaching and learning practices which reflect mandated elements and components, and parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive
  development of children.
• Responsible for the education requirements of children in assigned classroom, including all required screenings.
• Assesses children and evaluates and documents results.
• Works collaboratively with teaching team in establishing the guidelines and goals for the classroom by contributing ideas for lesson plans.
• Conducts small group, large group, and individualized activities.
• Actively supervises and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all children in the indoor and outdoor environments.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic and educational approaches in early education.
• Assures that safety rules are observed and guards against harmful situations on field trips, walking trips, and on the playground.
• Prepares supplies and environment for activities.

Job details:

• Compensation: Salary range is between $40k- 45k; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure; 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match, ( more benefit details here ).
• Schedule: Full-time, salaried; center is open Mon-Fri, 7:00am-6:00pm; assigned shifts will vary.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.