At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which must include six credit hours in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six is required. OR in lieu of Associate's Degree and sixty credit hours, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours is required. OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is required. Required

Licenses & Certifications

DCFS clearance/Background Check of Finger Printing Network. Required
First Aid Certification and Heart saver pediatric first aid certification within 90 days of hire. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Health in northern Illinois benefits