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
Quick Apply
HS Home Visitor
Gads Hill Center —Chicago, IL
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field required. Documents childrens growth and development using written observations, photography and assessment…
$40,000 - $55,000 a year
Quick Apply
Head Start Teacher at Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center
PLCCA, Inc. —Maywood, IL
License/Certification: *Illinois PEL license (Preferred). Our Head Start Teachers take the lead in working with their classroom teams to implement a formal…
$45,000 - $52,000 a year
Quick Apply
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
The Stepping Stones Group —Berwyn, IL
The ideal candidate will conduct assessments to evaluate student's speech, language, and communication abilities, develop and implement individualized treatment…
$43 - $47 an hour
Quick Apply
6d
After School Teacher Assistants/Tutor (Full time & Part time)
Smart Learning Education Center —Chicago, IL
Participate in student pick-up from school and communicate absences/tardinesses to the front desk. High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in…
$15 - $20 an hour
Quick Apply
1h
Lead Teachers for Toddlers: Lakeview and Logan Square Areas
Children's Learning Place —Chicago, IL
*60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 or more semesters or 9 quarter hours in courses related…
$18.50 - $20.00 an hour
Quick Apply
2h
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
The Stepping Stones Group —Cicero, IL
The ideal candidate will conduct assessments to evaluate student's speech, language, and communication abilities, develop and implement individualized treatment…
$42 - $47 an hour
Quick Apply
5d
Child Development Specialist
QPA —Chicago, IL
Must have reliable car for transportation as well as valid drivers’ license and automobile insurance. Bachelors or advanced degree in child development, early…
$23 - $25 an hour
Quick Apply
1h
Lead Teacher
Little Newtons-Elmwood Park —Elmwood Park, IL
Cultivate positive relationships with children, families, co-workers, community and state licensing authorities. PTO and company paid holidays.
$16 - $21 an hour
Quick Apply
Executive Daycare Director
The Goddard School - Chicago (South Loop), IL —Chicago, IL
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child development, or a related field, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or…
$45,000 - $70,000 a year
Quick Apply
1h
Toddler Daycare Teacher
The Goddard School - Chicago (South Loop), IL —Chicago, IL
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements. An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child…
$16 - $20 an hour
Quick Apply
1h
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
Quick Apply
Pediatric Physical Therapist | Part-Time & Full-Time
Communication Clubhouse —Chicago, IL
DPT in Physical Therapy, or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Pediatric Physical Therapy experience or other experience working with children…
From $70,000 a year
Quick Apply
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
Quick Apply
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
Quick Apply
Full-time Assistant Teacher
Infant welfare society of Evanston —Evanston, IL
O Enrollment in a two or four year college or university in order to obtain an associate's or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child…
$15 - $16 an hour
Quick Apply
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
Quick Apply
6d
Family Peer Supporter
Northeast Family Services —Chicago, IL
Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle. The Family Peer Supporter will work under the supervision of a licensed Clinician.
$50,000 - $55,000 a year
Quick Apply
11d
Health & Safety Monitor (Early Head Start-Head Start)
Chicago Commons Association —Chicago, IL
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Health Science, or related field; minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in Head Start required.
Estimated: $59.4K - $75.2K a year
Quick Apply
Elementary Assistant Teacher
Chicago Free School —Chicago, IL
Support students in following routines for independent work and classroom functioning as facilitated by the lead teacher, including lunch, outdoor time cleanup,…
From $21 an hour
Quick Apply
2d

I want to receive the latest job alert for children in Chicago, IL

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

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

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford - Chicago, IL

Quick Apply

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
MS Office

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.

#ELS123

Quick Apply

children jobs in Chicago, IL

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

HS Home Visitor

Head Start Teacher at Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

After School Teacher Assistants/Tutor (Full time & Part time)

Lead Teachers for Toddlers: Lakeview and Logan Square Areas

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Child Development Specialist

Lead Teacher

Executive Daycare Director

Toddler Daycare Teacher

Teacher - Early Head Start

Pediatric Physical Therapist | Part-Time & Full-Time

School Psychologist

Crisis Line Responder - 590

Full-time Assistant Teacher

Charter School - Speech Language Pathologist

Family Peer Supporter

Health & Safety Monitor (Early Head Start-Head Start)

Elementary Assistant Teacher

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected