Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Position: Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Location: Elgin, IL Job Id: 1206 # of Openings: 0 At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care. $2K Sign on Bonus! 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 students (and their parents!) As a floater teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of classrooms! You'll be able to arrangeclassrooms into learning centers that reflect children’s interests and encourage independent use as needed 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 students to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems Collaborate 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 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 childcare or school settingpreferred We Invest in You! Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment Voluntary Supplemental Life & ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren) Voluntary Legal Plans Voluntary Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us? 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895 Energetic leadership and a rich community of support One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis 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 E-Verify. Ready to Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to create a life-changing home setting—for them and for you. If you’ve been seeking meaningful work where you’re fully supported and genuinely making a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr One Hope United