Description

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

Erie Neighborhood House, a community-building agency empowering Chicago’s low-income and immigrant families and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking a Floater. 

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area. 

Reporting to the Lead Teacher, the substitute teacher’s basic function is to be responsible for implementing program and providing direct service to children between the ages of 2 years thru 5 years, as scheduled. This includes being flexible with schedule to best meet the program needs on any given day.

To provide direct service to children in the toddler and preschool programs in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom staff in implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate activities according to classroom lesson plans for small and large groups of children
• Use active supervision techniques to supervise children at all times
• Encourages children in developing a sense of responsibility and respect for their own, others, and the program property by modeling these behaviors appropriately.
• Assures proper care of the program equipment and supplies, including cleaning up of the area after activities.
• Participate in the recruitment of children and families for Erie House programs
• Act as an ambassador for the Erie Neighborhood House Child Care program
• Open/close classrooms as assigned
• Remain in the classroom to supervise and children whose parent picks up late as needed
• Take direction from classroom staff regarding classroom rules and routines
• Monitor overall health and safety of children in the classroom, reporting any signs of illness, injury or abuse to the classroom teacher
• Responsible for the program complying with Erie’s, the Board of Ed’s and all City and State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all the children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Acts as a mandated reporter, as well as the American’s with Disabilities Act and Erie’s Inclusion Policy. 
• Maintain current Illinois Gateways Registry membership
• Maintain five hours of Gateways approved trainings per program year
• Participate in 20 hours of professional development per program year
• Attend monthly all staff meetings, agency meetings and in-service trainings as required
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• 60 Semester hours of the college with 9 hrs. directly related to Early Childhood Development
• 2-3 years' experience working in a nursery or licensed daycare
• Must obtain a Gateways Credential Infant and Toddler Credential Level 1(working towards Level 5 by 2024)
• Must be able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time
• Experience working in a licensed day care center
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Physical constraints required include, but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds including evacuation of the building during emergencies.
• Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable. 
• Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children's development and growth.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie’s application and employment status and 3 letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS forms, including a Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting and a Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

• Compensation of $32,032 - $33,280 salary (hourly rate $15.40-$16.00 an hour) based on experience
• Work / life integration 
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment) 

• 12 accrued sick days per year 
• 3 personal days 
• Paid birthday off 
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth 
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 8 days 
  • Year 2 = 13 days 
  • Year 3 = 20 days 
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible 
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave 
• Professional Development 
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs 
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows 
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support 
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Employer-paid life insurance 
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care 
  • 403b with employer match 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite 

Union Status: Non - Exempt / Union 

Sign On hiring incentive upon hire $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days 

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

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MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; 

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