Summer Assistant Teacher
One Hope United · Joliet, IL · 3 mo ago
Education$50k/yrFull-time
About the role
The ELCD program at OHU is known for its closely-knit teams who often work together for years at a time! The team members join their shared love of educating young children towards 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 students (and their parents!)
- Teach in a variety of classrooms
- Create learning centers that reflect children’s interests and encourage independent use
- Partner with co-teachers to develop and implement best practices
- Create a warm and welcoming environment
- Encourage students to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
- Collaborate with parents and families in an ongoing fashion
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Associate's degree with a minimum of six (6) credits in ECE preferred
- One year of professional experience working with children in childcare or school setting preferred
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma required. Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
- Experience: One year of professional experience working with children in childcare or school setting preferred.
Skills
- Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
- Ability to partner with co-teachers to develop and implement best practices
- Ability to encourage students to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
- Ability to collaborate with parents and families in an ongoing fashion
Benefits
- Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days
- Up to 6 paid personal days
- Up to 5 paid sick days annually
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
Pay
$16 per hour
Schedule
Flexible full-time schedule
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