Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3)

Children's Home & Aid; Loomis (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible paid leave

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint's El Hogar del Niño in the Pilsen community seeks an Early Childhood Teacher to support growth through Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum. You will create individualized lesson plans and meet with parents to promote student outcomes in a nurturing environment.

As an NAEYC-accredited center with ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality, you’ll join a cohesive team, receive supportive supervision, and look forward to returning each day.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or CDA with 18+ ECE credits required, or CDA with college enrollment and 30 credits completed.
• Ability to obtain Gateways credentials within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children and/or families.
• English and Spanish communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum implementation reflecting mandated elements and parental influence.
• Responsible for education requirements of children in assigned classroom.
• Assesses children and documents results.
• Collaborates with teaching team to set guidelines and goals for the classroom.
• Conducts small/large group and individualized activities.
• Supervises safety and wellbeing in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Maintains knowledge of early education approaches.
• Ensures safety rules during field trips and on playgrounds.
• Prepares supplies and environment for activities.

Skills

ECE credentials

CDA credential

Bilingual English/Spanish

Child development

Classroom experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development

CDA Credential

Job description

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.

Job Details

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.

Candidate Qualifications

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, as well as 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).
• Location: Classroom setting at El Hogar del Niño.
• Schedule: Full-time, salaried; center is open Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm; assigned shifts will vary.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).