Your future role at a glance

Location: Bellwood, IL

Facility: Ascension Child Development Center

Specialty: Child Development Center

Schedule: Day shift | Full Time | Monday - Friday

Salary range: $22.43 - $31.26 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect their individual interests.
Complete required lesson plans and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all required activities and interactions.
Ensure that assigned equipment and materials are adequately maintained in safe working order and recommend new equipment as appropriate.
Maintain positive communications with child's parents/guardians and incorporate their recommendations into child's daily routine.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) certification (infant/toddler or birth to five) and at least one year of experience working in a child care center, preschool, school district pre-k, or other educational setting with children age 5 or younger.
Candidate must be willing to complete the Gateways Level 2 Infant/Toddler credential after hire.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday (no weekends or holidays)

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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