Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3)

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher is a member of the El Hogar del Niño team and uses Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum® to support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences. The teacher develops individualized lesson plans and meets with parents to support positive outcomes for students. The position is based in a classroom at El Hogar del Niño, an NAEYC-accredited Early Childhood Education Center with an ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality designation.

Requirements

• For teachers of children ages 0–3: an associate’s degree in Child Development or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of Early Childhood Education credits; alternatively, 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 credit hours completed, 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.
• Candidates without the required degree or credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom curriculum implementation to 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.
• Manage education requirements for children in the assigned classroom, including 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.
• Ensure safety rules are followed 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).
• Additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through Brightpoint, an approved agency.

What This Job Offers

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