Sign in to save Preschool Lead Teacher (Private Sector) - Sign on hiring incentive upon hire $500 and another upon completion of 90 days at Erie Neighborhood House.
Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.
Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to work in our NAEYC accredited Childcare Program.
In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.
Reporting to the Site Director, the Lead Teacher’s basic function is to be responsible for actively leading the classroom team in the education, care and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards.
Position Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher is responsible to partner with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom
Working alongside the Site Director, the Lead Teacher will provide discipline and feedback on performance review to the Teacher Assistant.
Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children, families and staff in the classroom
Welcomes parents into the classroom and works to develop a positive relationship
Uses active supervision techniques to supervise children at all times
Acts as an ambassador for the Erie Neighborhood House Child Care program
Opens/closes the classroom for the day as assigned
Remains in the classroom to supervise children whose parents pick up late
Acts as Director Designee for the center as assigned
Meets at least monthly with the Site Director for supervision and support
Enters documentation into My Teaching Strategies on a weekly basis
Completes My Teaching Strategies checkpoints according to the education timeline
Meets with Assistant Teachers monthly to provide supervision and support
Conducts monthly classroom team meetings
Participates in recruitment of children and families for Erie House programs
Meets with Family Advocate staff quarterly to discuss strengths and needs of families
Participates in transition meetings
Maintains a current Gateways Registry membership
Maintains five hours of Gateways approved training per program year
Completes 20 hours of professional development training per program year
Completes two home visits per program year according to the education timeline
Completes parent teacher conferences according to the education timeline
Attends monthly staff meetings, agency meetings, and in-service trainings
Responsible for the program complying with Erie, the Board of Education and all State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Act as a mandated reporter, as well as the American with Disabilities Act and Erie’s Inclusion Policy
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
BA ECE with Gateways Level 5 or in school to obtain BA
Must obtain an Illinois Gateway Early Childhood Education credential level 5 (Working to obtain a PEL)
Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Physical constraints required include, but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds including evacuation of the building during emergencies.
Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable.
Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children's development and growth.
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie’s application and employment status and 3 letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS forms, including a Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting and a Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check.
Team Member Benefits
Compensation of $40,000-$45,000 salary ($19.23 - $21.63 an hour) based on experience
Work / life integration
Generous paid time off
(examples below for full-time employment)
12 accrued sick days per year
3 personal days
Paid birthday off
8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Vacation
Year 1 = 8 days
Year 2 = 13 days
Year 3 + = 20 days
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
Professional Development
Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
Paid day off annually for personal professional development
Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
Wellness support
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
403b with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite
CBU STATUS: Union / Non-Exempt
Sign on hiring incentive upon hire $500 and another upon completion of 90 days.
Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
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ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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