Summer Substitute Teacher

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care. Substitute Assistant 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 CareThe 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 DoingYour first priority in this role would be providing a nurturing setting for our students (and their parents!)As a floater teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of classrooms!You'll be able to arrange classrooms into learning centers that reflect children’s interests and encourage independent use as neededEnjoy partnering with co-teachers to develop and implement best practicesYou would create a warm and welcoming environmentYou would have the joy of encouraging our students to engage, discover, and learn to solve problemsCollaborate in an ongoing fashion with parents and familiesWhat You Can Expect From UsOHU program leaders work to provide warm and supportive leadership that flexes around your life as much as possible when neededA flexible full-time scheduleStaff Celebrations (including weekly lunches!)Ongoing professional development tailored to yours and your classroom needsIf 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 needsYou will also be part of a well-respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) that has a seat in community partnershipsIn Addition, You Will Receive The Following Benefits3 time off banks! Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days; up to 6 paid personal days and up to 5 paid sick days annuallyTuition assistance up to $2500 per yearMedical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability optionsAgency paid life up to $50K based on salaryVoluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)Voluntary Legal PlansAgency paid long term disability after 1 year of employmentWhat We Will Expect Of YouEducation High School diploma requiredOne of the following preferred:Associate's degree in Early Childhood EducationAssociate's degree with a minimum of six (6) credits in ECEExperienceOne year of professional experience working with children in childcare or school setting preferredOne 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.