Paraprofessional Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Position Paraprofessional Teacher – $2,000 Sign‑on Bonus Location Waukegan, IL Job Id 1150 # of Openings 1 Responsibilities Your first priority in this role would be providing a nurturing setting for our preschoolers (and their parents!) Engaging your skills and imagination in creating learning centers 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 preschoolers to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems Collaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and families You would work as a team with the Lead Teacher in the infant and toddler classrooms to implement day‑to‑day activities 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 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 High School Diploma (required) Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred) Don’t have your license? One Hope United will pay 100% for the licensure test! Experience One year 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr One Hope United