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Join The Team At Our Loving Arms Childcare!

Here at Our Loving Arms Childcare in Chicago Heights, our team is extremely important to us and each member is a part of our family! If you’re looking to work at a preschool that puts its team first, then this could be the perfect place for you.

About Our Loving Arms Childcare

At Our Loving Arms Childcare, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a supportive and safe family atmosphere in both of our centers. We ensure state-of-the-art security across our centers to give families complete peace of mind regarding the safety of their children.

Members of our staff team are highly qualified in all aspects of childcare and are passionate about providing high-quality care. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development. This can be through long-term qualification routes, short-courses, or in-house training.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

At our centers, our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to furthering our mission to provide great childcare across our local communities!

Family - Means everything and we’re all here to support each other.

Communication - Is vital for delivering a quality service and for the effectiveness of our team.

Contribution - To our team, our families and the local community.

Responsibility - To take ownership, lead when needed and be a positive role model for every child in our care.


Customer Service - Always providing the best quality service to everyone, including our team.

Benefits Of Working At Our Loving Arms Childcare

Social
Events

Opportunities To Attend
Training Days / Conferences

Discount on CDA
Qualifications

On Site Training /
Career Development

Family Run Business
Since 1999

Free
Parking

Excellent Public TransportLinks

Provide Food /
Daily Lunch

Free
Childcare

Health Care Plan Including Dental and Vision

Rewards & Incentives

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Take a Look at Our Vacancies!

We’re always on the lookout for Childcare Superstars to join our team.

Take a look at our current vacancies below.

Cook

Would you like to get into catering? Whether you are looking to re-train, returning to work, or ready to start your catering career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We're currently looking for a dedicated Cook to join the Our Loving Arms team

We want to hear from you if you have...
Food Handler's Permit or Certification
Allergen Awareness Certification
Previous experience in a similar role

And are ready to...
Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
Follow recipes and presentation specifications
Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
Restock items as needed throughout the shift
Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

We're proud to provide our amazing team with:
⭐ Social Events
👩‍🏫 Opportunities to attend Training Days / Conferences
💲 Discount on CDA Qualifications
📈 On Site Training / Career Development
🥰 Family Run Business Since 1999
🚗 Free Parking
🚏 Excellent Public Transport Links
🍴 Provide Food / Daily Lunch
🤩 Free Childcare
🩺 Health Care Plan Including Dental and Vision

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application. Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions then be sure to send us a message.

Driver

We're currently on the lookout for a friendly and qualified Driver to join the Our Loving Arms team 🚌

We want to hear from you if you have...
Experience working with children
Clean Driving License
A full background check!
Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection, and Safeguarding certificates desired

And are ready to…
Safely transport children at various times throughout the day
Maintain and routinely check vehicles
Ensure that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our center are met
Support staff and engage in a positive staff team
Develop and maintain a partnership with parents/carers

We're proud to provide our amazing team with:
⭐ Social Events
👩‍🏫 Opportunities to attend Training Days / Conferences
💲 Discount on CDA Qualifications
📈 On Site Training / Career Development
🥰 Family Run Business Since 1999
🚗 Free Parking
🚏 Excellent Public Transport Links
🍴 Provide Food / Daily Lunch
🤩 Free Childcare
🩺 Health Care Plan Including Dental and Vision

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application. Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions then be sure to send us a message.

Front of House

Looking for the next step in your career? We're currently looking for a dedicated Front of House to join the Our Loving Arms team!

We're proud to provide our amazing team with:
⭐ Social Events
👩‍🏫 Opportunities to attend Training Days / Conferences
💲 Discount on CDA Qualifications
📈 On Site Training / Career Development
🥰 Family Run Business Since 1999
🚗 Free Parking
🚏 Excellent Public Transport Links
🍴 Provide Food / Daily Lunch
🤩 Free Childcare
🩺 Health Care Plan Including Dental and Vision

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application.

Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

Director

We're thrilled to say that our team is growing, and we're now on the lookout for a fantastic Director to join our passionate team!

We want to hear from you if you have...
• A High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of State Rules & Regulations.
• Previous Experience as a Director.
• 5 Years Experience in Early Childhood Education.

And are ready to...
• Effectively lead a team of amazing childcare professionals.
• Create positive relationships with parents, children, and team members.
• Oversee all aspects of the center, including HR, health and safety, enrollment, staffing, training, campus management, and delivery of high-quality education.
• Ensure staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
• Cultivate a safe and enjoyable culture whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt easily to change and be able to step into other positions when needed.
• Most importantly, bring the best and most trusted early childhood education and childcare services to the families we serve.

We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• Free parking.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Regular team social events.
• Opportunities to attend training days/conferences.
• On-site training/career development.
• Food/daily lunch.
• Free childcare.
• Health care plan including dental and vision.
• Discount on CDA Qualifications.

If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, follow the link to start the application process! Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application. Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions then be sure to send us a message.

Apprentice / Trainee Teacher

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated trainee teacher to join the team at Our Loving Arms!

We are thrilled to be offering the opportunity for you to be part of a warm and welcoming team, all while gaining your CDA qualification! Please note, you will be required to register with a training provider and attend training weekly to achieve your childcare qualification.

We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• Free parking.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Regular team social events.
• Opportunities to attend training days/conferences.
• On-site training/career development.
• Food/daily lunch.
• Free childcare.
• Health care plan including dental and vision.
• Discount on CDA Qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:
• Supporting staff members with planning and carrying out activities.
• Ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our setting are being met. 
• Developing and maintaining a partnership with parents/carers.
• Supporting staff and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of each individual child, while having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories. 
• Flexibility within working practices of the setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snacks/meals, and cleansing of equipment etc.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application. Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions then be sure to send us a message.

Teacher

We're looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced Teachers to join our team!

So if you have the following:
• Experience working with young children.
• A great personality with ambition, drive, and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to understand and adhere to the policies and practices of the business.
• A full background check...
Then make sure you apply today!

We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• Free parking.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Regular team social events.
• Opportunities to attend training days/conferences.
• On-site training/career development.
• Food/daily lunch.
• Free childcare.
• Health care plan including dental and vision.
• Discount on CDA Qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities of this role will include:
• You will be expected to create lesson plans and organize structured activities for children in our setting.
• You will be responsible for the safety and wellness of children through observation.
• You will need to respond quickly to each child's unique personal needs.
• You will support staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Flexibility within working practices of the setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to be part of our fantastic team, please click the button below to fill out an application. Remember to make your application stand out if you want to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions then be sure to send us a message.

Take a Look at Our Vacancies!

We’re always on the lookout for Childcare Superstars to join our team.

Take a look at our current vacancies below.

Director

Job Description

  • Ensure tuition payments and co-payments are received by all families in a timely manner.
  • Ensure staff/child ratios is maintained at all times
  • Manage and direct staff appropriately.
  • Ensure high quality in program direction
  • Oversee/travel from site to site.
  • Must conduct 8-hour drop-ins to each site twice a week.
  • Research new program activities.
  • Know ratios per age group.
  • Recruit, hire, train and develop schedules
  • Review and evaluate staff performances.
  • Develop strategies to motivate staff performance.
  • Responsible for Quality Rating Scales/State Standards.
  • Assure compliance with state and local regulations
  • Ensure all safety regulations are met
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with State, CCI, Licensing Rep., Schools and Parents.
  • Prepare a budget for equipment and materials.
  • Conduct staff meetings.
  • Set the tone of respect for child, staff and families.
  • Must work towards accreditation.
  • Encourage staff to pursue higher education.
  • Good record keeping skills.
  • Must be organized and structured.
  • Ability to lead and direct.
  • Must always display professionalism.
  • Maintain full knowledge for correction of all broken materials, chipped paint, etc.
  • Plan in-service trainings.
  • Follow protocol for hiring and enrolling children and staff with checklist.
  • Build an effective team of leaders.
  • Ability to coach/train staff.
  • Must be aware of staff expenses.
  • Food Service Sanitations License.
  • Ability to oversee all operations, functions, and activities within the program
  • Must be the face of the program
  • Set goals for staff.

Qualifications

  • The child care director shall be at least 21 years of age.
  • The child care director shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
  • Sixty semesters or 90 quarter hours of credit from an accredited college or university with 18 semesters or 27 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6.






OR

  • Two years (3120 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center, 30 semesters or 45 quarter hours of college credits with ten semesters or 15 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, and proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university until two years of college credit have been achieved. A total of 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development is required to be obtained within the total two years of college credits;

OR

  • Completion of a credentialing program approved in accordance with DCFS standards completion of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in courses related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6 at an accredited college or university, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center.







Teacher

Job Description

  • Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
  • Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs.
  • Ensure staff/child ratios is always maintained
  • Conduct weekly observations of all children in your classroom.
  • Check equipment daily for chipped paint, broken toys, toys the need batteries, etc.
  • Set goals for children individually.
  • Teach children appropriate societal behavior characteristics.
  • Must complete 20 hours of in-service/online training per year.
  • Must have emotional maturity when working with children.
  • Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
  • Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities.
  • Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques.
  • Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
  • Very observant of the children always.
  • Implement the safety and health standards set by DCFS.
  • Have monthly lessons plans visibly displayed in the classroom.
  • Complete lesson plans.
  • Carrying out lesson plans.
  • Plan age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development.
  • Keep a smooth operation of the classroom activities.
  • Work well with the Teacher’s Assistant.
  • Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program.
  • Flexibility, understanding and patience.
  • Physical and mental health that do not interfere with childcare responsibilities
  • Frequent interaction with children.
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Respect for children and adults.
  • Act as a role model for children.
  • Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences as they arise (the director will inform you of when).
  • Report needs of supplies and replacement of toys and/or equipment.
  • Report unacceptable behavior of children.
  • Communicate with the director daily of any changes and/or progress of the children.
  • Report injuries, fill out incident reports if witnessed by you or follow up with the Teacher’s Assistant to fill out a report.
  • Completion of daily reports.
  • Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled.
  • Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-worker and parents.
  • Show good judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Update classroom bulletin boards.
  • Report absence and present sick children to the director.
  • Perform daily cleaning duties.
  • Be aware of company policies
  • Be aware of food allergies of the children.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of toys and classroom furniture.
  • Record observations.
  • Know ratios per age group.
  • Evaluations of children.

Qualifications

  • 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or University of which 6 semesters or nine quarter hours are in and/or related to early childhood education.
  • Food Handlers Certification

OR

  • One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credits from an accredited college with 6 semesters or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and /or child development from birth to age 6.

Must haves...

  • Must meet all requirements for DCFS.
  • Must have patience with children and desire to want to work with them.
  • Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.
  • Must submit 3 letters of reference
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Must submit a copy of Transcripts.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more.
  • Must have physical updated every 2 years (T.B. test included).
  • Employees must be a loving, caring, sensitive and friendly individual towards children.
  • Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers.

Teacher’s Assistant / Aide with ECE Credits

Job Description

  • Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
  • Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs.
  • Staff members shall participate in 20 hours of in-service/online training per year.
  • Must have emotional maturity when working with children.
  • Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
  • Respect for children and adults
  • Flexibility, understanding and patience
  • Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities.
  • Good personal hygiene.
  • Frequent interaction with children.
  • Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
  • Sensitivity to children’s socio economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities.
  • Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques.
  • Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
  • Very observant of the children at all times.
  • Implement the safety and health standards set by DCFS.
  • Carrying out lesson plans.
  • Assist in planning age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development.
  • Keep smooth operation of the classroom activities.
  • Work well with the Head Teacher
  • Act as a role model for children.
  • Assist in conducting Parent Teacher Conferences as they arise (the director will inform you of when).
  • Report needs of supplies and replacement of toys and/or equipment.
  • Report unacceptable behavior of children.
  • Communicate with the director daily of any changes and/or progress of the children.
  • Report injuries, fill out incident reports if witnessed by you or follow up with the Teacher to fill out a report..
  • Assist Teacher with daily activities
  • Completion of daily reports.
  • Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled.
  • Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-worker and parents.
  • Show good judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Know ratios per age group.
  • Update classroom bulletin boards.
  • Report absence and present sick children to the director.
  • Perform daily cleaning duties.
  • Be aware of company policies.
  • Be aware of food allergies of the children.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of toys and classroom furniture.

Qualifications

  • Food Handlers Certification
  • High School diploma or GED.

Must haves...

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must meet all requirements of DCFS.
  • Must submit a copy of Transcripts.
  • Must have patience with children and desire to want to work with them.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more.
  • Must have physical updated every 2 years (T.B. test included).
  • Must be loving, caring, sensitive and friendly towards children.
  • Must submit 3 letters of reference.
  • Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.
  • Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers.

Cook

Job Description

  • Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
  • Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently.
  • Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation.
  • Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.
  • Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
  • Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
  • COVID-19 considerations:
 A mask must be always worn. Cleanliness and sanitation are essential to this position.

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