Career development on your mind? Our programs offer the option of floating positions, which provide experience in the different classrooms across the varying age and developmental stages. Have the qualifications and looking for a greater challenge? Check out our Lead Teacher and Teacher job openings!
Individuals working at least 20.75 hours a week are benefit eligible on a prorated basis! In addition to continuous career development and support, other benefits offered include:
- Generous PTO up to 6 weeks annually as well as 12 paid holidays
- Loan Forgiveness Program eligible
- Market Competitive Parental Leave
- 401 K plan with employer match
- Additional benefits include multiple medical coverage options, dental, vision, wellness initiatives, and an Employee Assistance Network
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities. Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teachers, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
- Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
- Helps Lead Teacher and Teacher guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
- Assists in activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
- Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.
- Ensures compliance with the agency’s code of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift a child up to 50lbs
SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $30,000 per year.
ABOUT US:
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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