Teacher Job at Erie Neighborhood House, Chicago, IL

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  • Erie Neighborhood House
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Part-Time Teacher
(Sign-On Bonus upon hire is $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days)

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 service 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.

The roles and responsibilities of the Teacher will promote early education in our most needed communities.
 
  • The Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans for the classroom in the absence of one of the regular classroom teachers
  • As the part of the classroom team, the Teacher works with the team to effectively manage the classroom environment
  • Promotes recognition, acceptance, and positive interactions among children, families, and staff in the classroom 
  • Facilitates lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team
  • The part-time Teacher will be a position in partnership with Early Childhood Education directly impacting the West Town neighborhood. 
  • In return for your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, and opportunities for growth, and have a direct impact on building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area. 


POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Teacher is responsible for partnering with the classroom teaching team to actively facilitate the education, care, and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards. 


No travel required; on-site work

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Illinois Gateways ECE credential level 4 or Infant Toddler credential level 3
  • Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 
  • Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Sex Offender background checks are mandatory


TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

  • Compensation of $17.38 - $19.36 AN HOUR, based on experience
  • Work/life integration 
    • Generous paid time off

(examples below for part-time employment) 

  • 6 accrued sick days per year 
  • 1.5 personal days 
  • Paid birthday off 
  • 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth 
  • In addition to the above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
  • Vacation 
    • Year 1 = 5 days 
    • Year 2 = 7 days 
    • Year 3 + = 10 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
    • CPR and First Aid Training and 20 annual professional development training hours provided
  • 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 

Union Status: CBU/Exempt
Sign-on Incentive: Sign-On Bonus upon hire of $500 and another $500 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 [email protected]

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; 

UNITED WAY MEMBER

About 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 & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Relief, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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