Preschool Teacher

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care. This position comes with a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

About the Role

“We are such an inclusive organization, we don’t turn anybody away. Everybody is welcome. Working here, I feel like family. I’ve never felt so appreciated working in a place before. They really take care of you here, listen to your concerns and act on them. It’s just amazing! And it’s really easy to make it amazing when the people you work with are amazing.” — Shari Conley, Joliet Early Learning Center (Joliet, IL)

The ELCD program at OHU is known for its closely-knit teams who often work together for years at a time! Team members share a love of educating young children, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing setting for our two-year-olds (and their parents).
• Engage your skills and imagination in creating learning centers that are attractive and exciting to our children.
• Partner with co-teachers to develop and implement best practices.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Encourage our two-year-olds to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems.
• Collaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and families.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Warm and supportive leadership that flexes around your life when needed.
• A flexible full-time schedule.
• Staff celebrations (including weekly lunches!).
• Ongoing professional development tailored to your and your classroom’s needs.
• Opportunities to advance in your career over time (OHU has 5 child development centers in the Chicagoland area).
• Be part of a center that grows programs in keeping with community needs.
• Be part of a well-respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) with a seat in community partnerships.

Requirements

Education

One of the following is required:

• CDA
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Associate's degree in a related field with six (6) credits in ECE

Experience

• One year of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting (preferred).

Benefits

• 3 time-off banks: up to 4 weeks paid vacation days, up to 6 paid personal days, and up to 5 paid sick days annually.
• Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability options.
• Agency-paid life insurance 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.