Preschool Teacher
Elgin, IL · On-site
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.
This position comes with a $2,000 sign on bonus!
Preschool 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 3-5 year olds (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 3–5-year-olds to engage, discover, and learn to solve problems
- Collaborating in an ongoing fashion with parents and families
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
- 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
What we will expect of you:
Education
Education
- One of the following required:
- CDA
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Associate's degree in related field with six (6) credits in ECE
Experience
- One year of professional experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred
We Invest in You!
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
- Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
- Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
- Voluntary Supplemental Life & ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
- 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis 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 E-Verify.
Ready to Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to create a life-changing home setting—for them and for you. If you’ve been seeking meaningful work where you’re fully supported and genuinely making a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.
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
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Websiteonehopeunited.org
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Paid sick days
- Tuition assistance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
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