Company Info

One Hope United

333 S. Wabash Ave, Suite 2750
Chicago, IL, United States

Phone: 312-922-6733
Web Site: www.onehopeunited.org

Company Profile

Teacher - Joliet


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Job ID:

6799

Location:

Joliet, IL, United States 

Category:

Education
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Job Views:

22201

Zip Code:

60432

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

10.29.2022
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Job Description:

Seeking nurturing and supportive individuals with a passion for enriching the lives of children for full-time Teacher positions at our Joliet Child Development Center.

At One Hope United, we value team members who are willing to bring new ideas to the table, share best practices with colleagues, and expand our early childhood education services during an exciting period of growth for the organization.

Our childhood development centers and associated programs are staffed by dedicated professionals who strive to prepare children for life-long learning. All of our eligible programs have earned NAEYC accreditation—the mark of quality for early childhood education programs.  Those we serve reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and we cater to the individual needs of each child and family in our care.

JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher will assist with classroom management by:

  • Supporting classroom activities and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that stimulate children’s physical, mental, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
  • Maintaining ongoing communications with parents and families.
  • Collaborating with co-teachers on best practices and creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Job Requirements:

 Education

High School Diploma required. Child Development Associate or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children in a classroom setting.

Required Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and materials
  • Ability to stay current on developments in early learning field to enhance professional growth
  • Must be able to develop a positive relationship with families and colleagues
  • Must be able to physically interact with children, involving both fine and gross motor skills, and lift up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to use positive approaches to help children solve problems
  • Ability to arrange classroom in well-defined learning centers that stimulate children’s interests and encourage independent use
  • Ability to follow all safety and health guidelines in accordance with state, federal, NAEYC and One Hope United policies and regulations