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SalaryThe Head Start Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. The Head Start Teacher works with the classroom team to plan, implement, as well as conduct age-appropriate activities in accordance with specified program standards that may include, DCFS, Head Start, and McGaw YMCA operational policies. This position requires active participation with other members of the teaching team, and parents to assess and address the needs of individual children and ensure that the child’s and family’s needs are supported.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent subject from an accredited institution preferred. An Associate Degree accepted if enrolled in a Bachelor's Program.
- Two years of experience in a teaching or child care position.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills to convey information clearly and informatively with parents and staff.
- Works effectively in a team-orientated, collaborative environment and builds positive relationships with children, staff, and parent.
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year as determined by the McGaw YMCA calendar.
- The McGaw YMCA contributes to our Employees Retirement Fund on their behalf. The current contribution rate is 10% of an employee's wage.
- Health/dental insurance plan
- Complimentary Y family membership and other program discounts
- Cafeteria plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- The McGaw YMCA provides a term life insurance policy, a short-term disability plan and a long-term disability plan at no cost to our employees
- Paid bereavement leave
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
