Early Learning Teacher (Ages 3-5)

Job Description

Job Description

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 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston / Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for full-time Early Learning Teacher (Ages 3-5) to join our Chicago Early Learning Team!

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ($1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 after 6 months of employment).

SALARY : The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $40,000 to $43,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

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.
• Participates in childcare and classroom-related activities during parent

meetings / workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS :

OR Bachelors or AA in field outside of ECE with a minimum 60 college credit hours of which 15 must be in early childhood education or child development and / or with a Gateways Level 4 credential.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here !

Some highlights include :

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

MORE ABOUT US :

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston / Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.