If you are excited about the opportunity to make this kind of life changing impact, read on to hear the best part about being a teacher within the Early Childhood Education Program at Metropolitan Family Services! No matter if you are new to the career of teaching, currently in the process of a teaching education, or perhaps your work life balance demands a part-time schedule. We’ve got your career and your work life balance covered! We are looking to fill full-time as well as part-time positions and can offer flexible schedules! We currently have openings at multiple locations including North Children’s Center in Belmont Cragin, Learning and Wellness Center in Back of the Yards, and Midway Children’s Center in Chicago Lawn.

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. Not yet qualified for a teacher position or maybe overqualified? Check out our Lead Teacher and Program Aid job openings!

We are currently offering a SIGN ON BONUS of $3,000 for full-time and $1,500 for part-time Teacher positions.

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, Lead Teacher, Program Aide, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
• Assumes responsibility for classroom in lead teacher’s absence.
• Responsible for the implementation of the program’s Planned Language Approach, which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
• Aid in the maintenance of ongoing, high-quality documentation of school readiness skills. Maintain Interrater Reliability through Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Participates in promoting the development of children by contributing to weekly lesson planning using Creative Curriculum including individualization for all children, including: monitoring and facilitating accommodations listed in IEPs and IFSPs. 
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university or

Bachelor or Associate’s Degree in field outside of ECE, with minimum of 60 college credit hours or more, out of which 15 must be in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

For Head Start only funded programming –Child Development Associates credential and a Gateways to Opportunity Level 2 ECE credential

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment

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 $40,000.

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.