Teacher
About The Position
The Teacher role at UW Health in northern Illinois is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Shifts are eight hours, and hours vary. The posting requires one of several education or credential pathways: an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours, including six credit hours directly related to child care or child development from birth to age six; alternatively, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours; or a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). DCFS clearance through a fingerprint background check is required. First Aid and pediatric Heartsaver First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of hire. UW Health describes its workplace as committed to belonging, equal opportunity, employee voice, and shared governance. The organization also highlights career growth and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including six credit hours in courses directly related to child care or child development from birth to age six; or, in lieu of this, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours; or a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
- DCFS clearance through the Finger Printing Network background check.
- First Aid certification and Heartsaver pediatric First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement, including fully funded programs
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential may be included as additional compensation
- Overtime may be included as additional compensation
- On-call pay may be included as additional compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
