Early Childhood Educator at Metropolitan Family Services

4 weeks ago


Wheaton, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Family Services Full time

Early Childhood Teacher Opportunity

Career growth and development are essential to our team at Metropolitan Family Services. We offer a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to gain experience in various classrooms, catering to different age groups and developmental stages. Whether you're looking to advance your career or seeking a new challenge, our floating positions provide the perfect platform.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be part of a collaborative team that plans and implements program activities. You will work closely with Family Support Workers, Lead Teachers, and other site partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and families.

Benefits and Perks

  • Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays
  • Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • Market-competitive parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Multiple medical coverage options, dental, vision, and wellness initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Network

Essential Job Functions

  • Participate in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities
  • Assume responsibility for the classroom in the lead teacher's absence
  • Implement the program's Planned Language Approach to support dual language learners
  • Maintain high-quality documentation of school readiness skills and ensure Interrater Reliability through Teaching Strategies Gold
  • Contribute to weekly lesson planning using Creative Curriculum, including individualization for all children
  • Provide active supervision to ensure the safety of children

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
  • Must be able to lift a child up to 50 pounds

Salary and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for this position is $40,000.

About Us

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. As a comprehensive human services agency, we have been a driving force for change since 1857, positively impacting our communities and empowering families to reach their full potential.


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