Infant/Toddler Teacher

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care. This position comes with a $2,000 sign on bonus! Infant/Toddler 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 share a love of educating young children and create a warm, positive working environment. New employees from a corporate background quickly fall in love with the atmosphere at an OHU child development center. What You Would Be Doing Provide a nurturing setting for our infants and toddlers (and their parents) Engage your skills and imagination in creating learning centers that are attractive and exciting to children Partner with co‑teachers to develop and implement best practices Create a warm and welcoming environment Encourage preschoolers to engage, discover, and solve problems Collaborate regularly with parents and families Work as a team with the Lead Teacher in infant and toddler classrooms to implement day‑to‑day activities What You Can Expect From Us Warm, supportive leadership that flexes around your life when needed Flexible full‑time schedule Staff celebrations (including weekly lunches) Ongoing professional development tailored to you and your classroom needs Career advancement opportunities within OHU’s five child development centers in the Chicagoland area A center that grows programs in keeping with community needs We are a well‑respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) with strong community partnerships In Addition, You Will Receive The Following Benefits Three time‑off banks: up to 4 weeks paid vacation, up to 6 paid personal days, and up to 5 paid sick days annually Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, short‑term disability options Agency‑paid life insurance up to $50,000 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 Required: CDA or two courses in Infant/Toddler Child Development (OHU will assist if not completed) Preferred: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Gateways level 2 Experience Minimum of two years 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