Teacher (Early Childhood 3-5)

brightpoint.org; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Three weeks paid time off per year

Flexible paid leave based on tenure

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint's Child & Family Center in Carpentersville is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher for 3-5 year olds. You will develop individualized lesson plans, engage children through play-based learning, and meet with families to support positive outcomes.

The role operates within Head Start programs and follows ExceleRate and NAEYC standards. Full-time position with a 7:30am–5:30pm schedule, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Associate's/CDA with required ECE credits and enrollment in a college program in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to obtain Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized lesson plans and activities for 3- to 5-year-olds.
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and plan support strategies.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and Hands-on experiences.
• Work within Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum frameworks.

Skills

ECE experience

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development / CDA pathway

Gateway to Opportunity Level 4 credential (within 12 months)

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Early Childhood Teacher is a critical member of the Brightpoint Child & Family Center in Carpentersville 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 Brightpoint Child & Family Center in Carpentersville team, and with our cohesive team style and supportive, high quality supervision, you’ll look forward to coming back each day.

For Teacher 3-5 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.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with children and/or families required.

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

Job details:

• Compensation:Salary range is between $42k-$46k; 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, 7:30am-5:30pm; assigned shifts will vary.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.

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