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Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos 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 youre 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 experiencedLead Classroom Teacherto join our Early Childhood Education this role youll provide a nurturing inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports young childrens 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 childrens 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 youll need for this job:

For Candidates Without an Associates 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 Associates 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:

• Associates 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.