About us

FUMCCC is a licensed child care center caring for approximately 100 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years. Our team includes 25-30 teachers who are able to multitask, have the energy to keep up with the needs of young children, and possess outstanding communication skills. We strive to build supportive relationships with our staff based on a foundation of mutual respect.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with a Lead Teacher to facilitate play based learning experiences
• Provide children with a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment
• Provide open communication and build professional relationships with families.
• Display a high level of professionalism and reliability
• Participation in ongoing professional development
• Maintain a classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Requirements

• 1 year experience working in a DCFS licensed child care center preferred.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and age appropriate practices.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or 60 hours college coursework with at least 6 hours in Child Development and willingness to obtain appropriate Gateways Credential, or current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and willingness to obtain appropriate Gateways Credential
• 19 years of age or older
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Benefits for full time employees include:

• 50% tuition discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• $500 sign on bonus
• $100 monthly healthcare allowance
• College scholarship
• Paid training time
• Quarterly bonuses
• Supplemental insurance plan access

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a state and federal background check by DCFS? yes/no
• Do you have at least 30 college credit hours OR a current Child Development Associate (CDA)? yes/no
• Do you have experience working in a DCFS licensed center? If so, how many years?
• Are you available to work 8:00am-5:00pm with a 1 hour break?

Work Location: In person