Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Head Start Teacher

We are seeking Head Start Teachers for the preschool classrooms at our Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center in the Maywood neighborhood. The center enhances the childcare experience for low-income families to help revitalize the economy and create stable employment for low-income families. Our Head Start Teachers take the lead in working with their classroom teams to implement a formal child screening process, a research-based curriculum that addresses Head Start standards, ongoing child assessments, parent involvement, and community collaboration.

PLCCA invites you to apply and connect with us. Our team shares a deep commitment to supporting families and communities in becoming self-determined and, therefore, self-sufficient. We are proud to support our staff with benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in early childhood education (Type 04).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool classroom (ages 3 to
  5).
• Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development program), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education.

• Salary $45,000 to $52,000 annually (based on education and experience).
• Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, and paid holidays.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

8-hour shift.

Bachelor's (Preferred).

• Early Childhood
  
  Education:
  
  1 year (Preferred).
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred).

• Illinois PEL license (Preferred).

In person.