04 Lead Teacher - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

One Hope United • Chicago, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field required
• Type 04 certification required
• Level 5 Gateway credential required
• Professional Educator's License (PEL) required

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional experience working with children in a childcare or school setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing a nurturing setting for our preschoolers (and their parents!)
• Providing an educational setting that encourages excitement for learning and preparation for first grade
• Using the Creative Curriculum to provide developmentally appropriate activities responsive to the needs and interests of the children
• Providing supportive, reflective and positive leadership and guidance to staff
• Conducting performance reviews that are well-written, objective and completed in a timely manner
• Developing goals for supervisors that are measurable and attainable
• Serves as a role model of professionalism
• Actively participating in center leadership team
• Completing paperwork which is well-written, thorough, and completed in a timely manner
• Partnering with co-teachers on best practices and creating a warm and welcoming environment
• Encouraging children to engage, discover, and problem-solve
• Collaborating in an ongoing fashion with parents and families

Benefits

• Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days
• Up to 6 paid personal days
• 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
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees