Paraprofessional Teacher - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus
About this role
At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care.
$2K Sign on Bonus!
Paraprofessional Teacher
“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)
Culture of Care
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!
What you would be doing:
- Your first priority in this role would be providing a nurturing setting for our preschoolers (and their parents!)
- Engaging your skills and imagination in creating learning centers that are attractive and exciting to our children.
- Enjoy partnering with co-teachers to develop and implement best practices
- You would create a warm and welcoming environment
- You would have the joy of encouraging our preschoolers to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
- Collaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and families
- You would work as a team with the Lead Teacher in the infant and toddler classrooms to implement day to day activities
What you can expect from us:
- OHU program leaders work to provide warm and supportive leadership that flexes around your life as much as possible when needed
- A flexible full-time schedule
- Staff Celebrations (including weekly lunches!)
- Ongoing professional development tailored to yours and your classroom needs
- If you desire to advance in your career over time, program leaders will work with you to do so (OHU has 5 child development centers in the Chicagoland area!)
- You will be part of a center that grows programs in keeping with the community needs
- You will also be part of a well-respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) that has a seat in community partnerships
In addition, you will receive the following 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 $2500 per year
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability options
- Agency paid life 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
What we will expect of you:
Education
Education
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- CDA required
- Paraprofessional license required
- Don't have your license? One Hope United will pay 100% for the licensure test!
Experience
- One year of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred
One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.
Company at a glance
One Hope United (OHU) is a nonprofit providing early childhood education, child and family services, clinical services, and residential programs for 130 years. We’re proud to serve over 10,000 children and families each year across Illinois and Florida. Through our evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, we empower children and families to see and create a future where, regardless of their past, they can reach their full potential.
Our Mission
One Hope United serves and advocates for the thriving of children, youth, and families through quality early childhood education, residential care, child welfare, and mental health services.
Our Vision
One Hope United seeks to advance child and family services through effective evidence-based practices, policy that focuses on nurturing healthy families, and partnerships that extend its reach.
Founded1895
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
Location
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Websiteonehopeunited.org
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Tuition Assistance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403b Retirement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Long-term Disability
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