At One Hope United’s child development centers, you’ll be responsible for nurturing the hearts and minds of children during some of their most formative years, while instilling in them a dedication to life-long learning. The talented staff members have dedicated their careers to early childhood education and are committed to helping you to be the best teacher you can be.
 
We hope you’ll consider joining our team!
 
Opportunities available at:
 
Aurora Ÿ Chicago (Bridgeport, Edgewater & Kenwood) Ÿ Des Plaines
 
Elgin Ÿ Joliet Ÿ O’Hare Ÿ Waukegan Ÿ Wilmette
 
We’re committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
 

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b Retirement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Agency paid life, LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Vacation, PTO, sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Nine Agency paid holidays

 
 
Job Summary
Early Childhood Teachers will create a stimulating learning environment by:
 

• Providing a nurturing setting for children and parents
• Developing learning centers that are attractive and exciting
• Partnering with co-teachers on best practices and creating a warm and welcoming environment
• Encouraging children to engage, discover, and problem-solve
• Supporting continuous collaboration with parents and families

Education, Experience and Required Skills
 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish or Chinese highly desired