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    Lead Toddler Teacher - Chicago, United States - Erie Neighborhood House

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    Sign On Bonus upon hire $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days.
    Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

    The roles and responsibilities of the Lead Toddler Teacher will promote early education to our most needed communities.
    • The Lead Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom
    • As the leader of the classroom team, the Lead Teacher works with the team to effectively manage the classroom environment
    • Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children, families and staff in the classroom
    • Completes and facilitates lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team
    • Supervises Assistant Teachers

    The full time Lead Toddler Teacher will be a position in partnership with Early Childhood Education directly impacting the West Town neighborhood.

    In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for actively leading the classroom team in the education, care and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards.

    Travel: No travel required; on-site work

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
    • Illinois Gateways ECE credential level 4
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
    • Background Check: Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect and Sex Offender background checks mandatory

    TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS
    • Compensation of $38,000 annually
    • Work/life integration
    • Generous paid time off
    • (examples below for full-time employment)
    • 12 accrued sick days per year
    • 3 personal days
    • Paid birthday off
    • 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
    • In addition to the above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

    Vacation
    • Year 1 = 8 days
    • Year 2 = 13 days
    • Year 3 + = 20 days
    • Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
    • Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
    • Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
    • Professional Development
    • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
    • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
    • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
    • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
    • CPR and First Aid Training and 20 annual professional development training hours provided
    • Wellness support
    • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Employer-paid life insurance
    • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care
    • 403b with employer match
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

    Union Status: CBU/Exempt

    Sign on IncentiveErie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at

    NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASEMUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYSERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;UNITED WAY MEMBER

    About Erie Neighborhood House:

    Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.


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