Lead Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3 or 3-5)
About The Position
El Hogar del Niño, now part of Brightpoint, has been a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education services, with an expert focus on the needs of Latinx and newly arriving families in the Pilsen community for 50 years. Brightpoint and El Hogar Del Niño believe that family is the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing, which is rooted in each organization’s commitment to early childhood care and education. Our greatest strength is our shared commitment to support strong families which create thriving children and communities. As Lead Teacher , you will implement Head Start standards for children, age 0-3 or 3-5, and their families, ensuring that services are individualized and meet the social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs of your students. As an Early Childhood Education Center with both COA and NAEYC accreditation and ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality designation, you’ll be proud to be part of the El Hogar del Niño team, and with our cohesive team style and supportive, high-quality supervision, you’ll look forward to coming back each day.
Requirements
- For Lead Teacher 0-3 year olds: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required.
- Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential required and Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Level 5 Credential required.
- A minimum of two years working with children and/or families required.
- For Lead Teacher 3-5 year olds: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required.
- Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) required or must be obtained within 24 months of employment and Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential required.
- A minimum of two years working with children and/or families required.
- (Candidates without the required degree/credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- implement Head Start standards for children, age 0-3 or 3-5, and their families
- ensuring that services are individualized and meet the social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs of your students
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, Winter), and additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with match
- Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
