Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Teachers

WE ARE PLCCA. PROVIDING A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT.

PLCCA - Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. - was established in 1968 to serve low-income residents in Chicago and Cook County. As a community action agency, we recognize the results that can be achieved when every facet of the community voluntarily joins together in a partnership to address common concerns. Through our approximately 30 community need-based programs, PLCCA is at the forefront in providing services that other agencies have traditionally avoided.

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We are seeking Head Start Teachers for the preschool classrooms at our Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center in the Maywood neighborhood. The center enhances the childcare experience for low-income families to help revitalize the economy and create stable employment for low-income families. Our Head Start Teachers take the lead in working with their classroom teams to implement a formal child screening process, a research-based curriculum that addresses Head Start standards, ongoing child assessments, parent involvement, and community collaboration.

PLCCA invites you to apply and connect with us. Our team shares a deep commitment to supporting families and communities in becoming self-determined and, therefore, self-sufficient. We are proud to support our staff with benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in early childhood education (Type 04).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool classroom (ages 3 to 5).
• Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development program), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education.

Estimated Compensation:

• Salary $45,000 to $52,000 annually (based on education and experience).
• Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, and paid holidays.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8-hour shift.

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred).

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred).
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred).

License/Certification:  

• Illinois PEL license (Preferred).

Work Location: In person.