20 Best children jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Home Based Educator - Bilingual Spanish ($1,500 Sign On Bonus_
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Degree in social work, human services, or a related field with 6 credit hours in infant toddler coursework plus a minimum of 1 year experience in early…
$40,930 - $60,235 a year
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School Age Teacher
El Hogar del Nino - The Home of the Child —Chicago, IL
Assists in collaborating with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations to develop on-going program implementation and in developing special…
$15.50 an hour
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Charter School - Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group —Chicago, IL
The ideal candidate will conduct assessments to evaluate student's speech, language, and communication abilities, develop and implement individualized treatment…
$42 - $55 an hour
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Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
Tides Mental Health —Chicago, IL
Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT). Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative, personalized treatment…
From $80,000 a year
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Teacher - Early Head Start
Gads Hill Center —Chicago, IL
Assists center personnel in planning field trips and other enrichment activities. Documents childrens growth and development using written observations,…
$45,000 - $55,000 a year
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Direct Support Professional (Autism) - Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
PACTT Learning Center —Chicago, IL
Must have valid driver's license and pass MVR check. Ability to pass state mandated background checks. Assist with and teach independent living skills.
$20.50 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher - Lead & Assistant Teachers
The Gardner School of River North —Chicago, IL
Possess a valid driver’s license. Possess a valid driver’s license. 60 credit hours, and at least 6 of which are in ECE (this is also to be qualified by the…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Human Resources Manager
Henry Booth House —Chicago, IL
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. The ideal candidate will have a working HR knowledge of federal and…
$65,000 - $78,000 a year
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Children's Party Host (Outdoor)
Chicago Foam Company —Chicago, IL
Have your own transportation (mandatory--you gotta have four wheels)*. We've had amazing operators who are college students, school teachers looking for extra…
$20 - $30 an hour
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Building Custodian
Blue Plate Catering —Chicago, IL
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of front office area, cafeteria, meeting rooms, bathrooms and other common areas at all times. Pay: $20.00 per hour.
$20 an hour
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote
Brave Health —Illinois
Requirements: *Brave licensed therapists may be based anywhere in the US, but must have an active Illinois license to get started.
$69,000 - $100,000 a year
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Special Education Teacher
Helping Hand —Countryside, IL
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any…
$64,000 - $69,500 a year
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Child Psychiatrist
LifeStance Health —Park Ridge, IL
No nights, no calls, no weekends. Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and…
Estimated: $142K - $179K a year
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Child Psychiatrist Bucktown
LifeStance Health —Chicago, IL
No nights, no calls, no weekends. Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and…
Estimated: $142K - $179K a year
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Daycare Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Renown Daycare Center —Chicago, IL
For the assistant position, a qualified candidate is expected to at least have a high school diploma. By working with us, you will have the chance to move up…
$16.55 - $23.00 an hour
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1h
Camp Manager
PedalHeads Bike Camps USA Inc —Chicago, IL
This will require lots of hands-on involvement teaching the kids. Administration - Assist with on-camp registration and processing payments for product sales.
$20 - $25 an hour
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School Psychologist
Lindop 92 —Broadview, IL
As part of the team determining the nature of a child's problems through a full case study evaluation, the Psychologist will, when necessary, participate in:…
$44,000 - $75,000 a year
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13d
Crisis Line Responder - 590
Community Counseling Centers Of Chicago —Chicago, IL
Responder will engage with callers to state-funded crisis line to promote mental health engagement, share resources, and provide brief interventions.
Estimated: $46.9K - $59.3K a year
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$ Foster Parenting, PAYS!
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago —Cicero, IL
All of the children we work with have experienced trauma and many have experienced neglect. Own/Rent (with landlord approval to foster) residence.
$1,650 - $2,450 a month
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5d
Catalyst Maria Elementary Teacher
Catalyst Schools —Chicago, IL
Implement with high fidelity all components of the Catalyst Schools education programs, which include: Web based programs/curriculum, interim assessment…
$53,000 - $85,000 a year
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Home Based Educator - Bilingual Spanish ($1,500 Sign On Bonus_

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $40,930 - $60,235 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Early childhood education
Social work
Microsoft Office
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Child Development
Social Work
1 year
Associate's degree
Communication skills
Child Development Associate Certification
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Description: EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.

At Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, we are committed to two – often interconnecting - pillars of work……early learning and disability. Through these pillars, we transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support. As an affiliate of America’s largest nonprofit health care organization, we have proudly served the communities and families of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford since 1936.

For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.

Under the direction of the Home Based Manager, the Home Based Educator - Bilingual Spanish delivers the full range of Early Head Start services – Education, Inclusion, ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance), PFCE (Parent, Family and Community Engagement), and Health and Nutrition – through weekly home visits to enrolled families and twice monthly group socializations throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

This role is ideal for someone who has respect for children and families with diverse values and cultures and is passionate about achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality engagement.

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

This position is headquartered at Easterseals Chicago Location at 1939 W 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Build trusting relationships with families, facilitate parent-child interactions, and support parents in their role as their child’s first and primary teacher.
Maintain a fully enrolled caseload of 12-14 EHS children/pregnant women (12 families maximum) through ongoing recruitment and by following the eligibility, selection, acceptance, and enrollment process; fill vacancies within 30 days.
Provide one 90-minute home visit (add ½ hour for each additional enrolled child) per week per family and provide a minimum of 46 visits per family per year.
Integrate all Early Head Start components during home visits (early childhood development, disabilities/inclusion, mental health/social emotional, health, nutrition, and dental health, parent/family engagement and social services).
Utilize Parents as Teachers (child/family curriculum) and My Teaching Strategies online system (ongoing assessment tool).
Plan and evaluate with parents the activities for home visits and group socializations based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs.
Generate developmentally appropriate individual lesson plans and facilitate parent’s implementation of lesson plan with their child at home visits.
Complete ASQ and ASQ-SE screenings, observations, and MTS checkpoints within designated time frames.
Share screening results with parents and conduct re-screenings, referrals, and follow-ups as needed.
Accompany and support families at IFSP/IEP meetings and through the process of enrolling their child in services; support parents in advocating for their goals for their child.
Utilize child outcome data to guide lesson planning and developmentally appropriate activities.
Utilize IFSP/IEP to support children with disabilities.
Work with parents to ensure that enrolled children maintain remain up-to-date on well-child visits, physicals, immunizations, EPSDT-required screenings, vision and hearing, heights and weights, and dental exams; follow up with families and doctors’ offices as needed.
Provide social service/health/nutrition resources and referrals to families as per Family Partnership Agreements.
Work with Social Emotional Specialist/Consultant and Nutritionist to identify specific children/parents needing social emotional and/or nutritional supports and assist with follow up with families.
Coordinate with Health Manager to provide a two-week postnatal visit to mother and child.
Recruit parents to participate in program-level Parent Committees and agency-wide Policy Council.
Plan and provide 22 group socializations over the course of the program year.
Collaborate with parents, Head Start centers, and other community preschool programs to transition children to Head Start or other preschool programs at age 3.
Maintain complete and accurate records in the ChildPlus system.
Maintain complete and accurate child/family binders.
Utilizing ChildPlus, implement tracking to ensure required timelines are met.
Submit all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, attend all required meetings, and maintain Outlook calendar.
Participate in Enrollment/Recruitment Campaign, annual self-assessment, community assessment, and PIR.
Develop linkages with community organizations.
Contribute to the achievement of Program Goals and School Readiness Goals and promote a culture of safety.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE or child development with 6 credit hours in infant toddler coursework

Associate’s degree in ECE or child development with 6 credit hours in infant toddler coursework plus a minimum of 1 year experience in early childhood education or social services

Degree in social work, human services, or a related field with 6 credit hours in infant toddler coursework plus a minimum of 1 year experience in early childhood education or social services

Home Based CDA, Infant Toddler CDA, or Gateways Infant Toddler Credential Level 2 plus a minimum of 1-3 years experience in social services or early childhood education

Experience Required:

1 year home visiting experience preferred
Bilingual ability Spanish Preferred
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Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

Valid driver’s license.
Auto insurance, safe vehicle.
Reliable vehicle.

Skills/Abilities:

Able to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with families.
Demonstrates a non-judgmental, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach to working with families.
Demonstrates a communication style that is open, adaptable, reflective, engaging, honest, and culturally sensitive.
Ability to visit families in home and community settings, and to work flexible hours, including evenings, to meet family needs.
Ability to engage in reflective learning practices and to utilize constructive feedback in order to inform work with families.
Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, partner sites, other agencies and funding source personnel.
Demonstrates the ability to conceptualize and articulate program outcomes.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Well organized, highly detail oriented and accuracy driven.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

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children jobs in Chicago, IL

Home Based Educator - Bilingual Spanish ($1,500 Sign On Bonus_

School Age Teacher

Charter School - Speech Language Pathologist

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Teacher - Early Head Start

Direct Support Professional (Autism) - Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

Early Childhood Teacher - Lead & Assistant Teachers

Human Resources Manager

Children's Party Host (Outdoor)

Building Custodian

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote

Special Education Teacher

Child Psychiatrist

Child Psychiatrist Bucktown

Daycare Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Camp Manager

School Psychologist

Crisis Line Responder - 590

$ Foster Parenting, PAYS!

Catalyst Maria Elementary Teacher

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