Early Childhood Teacher

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a Early Childhood Teacher and become Loyola Strong!
• What you will do: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Classroom Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education team. In this role, you'll provide a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports young children's growth and development.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans Conduct quarterly child assessments Foster creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues Lead and collaborate effectively with co-teachers Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Impact: This role has a meaningful impact on children’s development and well-being within our care community.

What We Offer

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards What you’ll need for this job: For Candidates Without an Associate's Degree: Must qualify with a total of 30 general college credit hours AND 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development from birth to age 6 or an equivalent Child Development Associate Certification (CDA). Must have completed 15 certified hours of Gateways to Opportunity Continuing Education Units. Must have current Membership to Gateways to Opportunity. Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification (or complete through Loyola during the first 30 days of employment). Food Handling certification. For Candidates with an Associate's Degree: Must meet the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Early Childhood Education teacher requirements. Must have 60 college credit hours (with 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development from birth to age 6). Must have current Membership to Gateways to Opportunity. Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification (or complete through Loyola during the first 30 days of employment). Food Handling certification.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Pay
• Range: $15.70 - $22.11 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.