Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3)

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

7d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher works with children ages 0–3 at El Hogar del Niño, part of Brightpoint. Using Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum®, the teacher supports children's physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences. The role includes developing individualized lesson plans and meeting with parents to support positive outcomes for students. El Hogar del Niño is a NAEYC-accredited Early Childhood Education Center with an ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality designation, and describes its team as cohesive, with supportive, high-quality supervision.

Requirements

• For the 0–3 age group, an associate's degree in Child Development or a closely related field with at least 18 ECE credit hours, or a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and enrollment in a college program in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field with at least 30 completed credit hours, including 12 hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children and/or families.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom curriculum implementation and support high-quality teaching and learning practices that reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Meet the education requirements of children in the assigned classroom, including completing all required screenings.
• Assess children and evaluate and document results.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to establish classroom guidelines and goals, contributing ideas for lesson plans.
• Conduct small-group, large-group, and individualized activities.
• Actively supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Maintain knowledge of therapeutic and educational approaches in early education.
• Observe safety rules and guard against harmful situations on field trips, walking trips, and on the playground.
• Prepare supplies and the environment for activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, and Winter), plus additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through Brightpoint's approved-agency status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree