Toddler Teacher

One Hope United; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 weeks paid vacation

Tuition assistance up to $2500

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Short-term disability options

Job summary

A child development organization in Joliet is seeking a Toddler Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for two-year-olds and collaborate with co-teachers. You will engage children in learning activities and partner with families. Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation, tuition assistance, and comprehensive health plans. Ideal candidates will have a CDA or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with one year of classroom experience preferred. Join a well-respected company with a long-standing community presence.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferred: One year of professional experience in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for two year-olds.
• Create attractive and engaging learning centers.
• Collaborate regularly with parents and families.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Creativity in crafting learning activities

Collaboration with co-teachers

Problem-solving skills

Education

CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care.

**This position comes with a $2,000 sign on bonus!**

Toddler 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 two year-olds (and their parents!)
• Engaging your skills and imagination in creating learning centres that are attractive and exciting to our children
• 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 two year-olds to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
• Collaborating 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

• Oneyear of professional experience working with children in a classroom 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.