Career Opportunities

 

We are currently seeking motivated and dynamic Teachers for our NAEYC accredited childcare program.

We have full-time, part-time, and temporary (summer) openings for Teachers in the following section:
State of Illinois Pre-K

Responsibilities Include:


• Team-teach to plan and implement a child-centered program designed for the emotional, social, educational and physical development of children.
• Create a safe, accessible, stimulating environment to invite exploration, discovery and problem-solving.
• Develop age-appropriate goals for individual children and the group that guide an emergent Creative Curriculum ®.
• Integrate literacy and cultural diversity into the classroom experience.
• Support family participation and parent education opportunities.
• Integrate the Center’s mission into daily work.

Requirements:
• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development from an accredited college or university AND at least 30 semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university AND an Illinois type 4 teaching certificate. (Head State Pre-K Teacher only).
• Prior teaching experience and/or experience in group childcare preferred.
• Ability to establish a respectful and trustworthy relationship with children in multicultural setting.

Benefits:
• Salary is comparable with NAEYC accredited Centers.
• A competitive benefits package is offered for employees who work at least 30 hours per week.
• Teachers receive professional development.

Please send resume along with cover letter to:
humanresources@svdpc.org
Phone: (312) 943-6776, x2272
Equal Opportunity Employer

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, both St. Vincent de Paul and Marillac Social Centers provide programs and services in the areas of child care, social services, outreach services to the homeless, and services for the elderly.

Marillac Social Center has been serving the needs of the working poor in Chicago’s west side community since 1914. Marillac Social Center is currently searching for an exceptional Assistant/Associate Director of Development who believes in the mission of the Daughters of Charity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify, rate, maintain and track a portfolio of individuals who have the capacity to support MSC with substantial gifts.
• Cultivate donors to expand donor prospect list.
• Plan and manage fundraising special events and establish new special event fundraisers to increase both revenue and exposure for Marillac Social Center.
• Work with Development Board to execute annual fundraising events.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation and the research on major gift prospects.
• Coordinate and maintain donor recognition and stewardship activities, including communications, and special events.
• Introduce Marillac programs to members of the community through presentations, tours, and meetings.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Development Board.
• Work with Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Annual Giving to establish annual fundraising goals, annual appeal initiatives, MSC stewardship and acknowledgement letters and coordinate phone-a-thon.
• Work with Corporate and Foundation Relations Coordinator to present MSC funding priorities to potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Create and produce public relations and marketing materials including brochures, a press packet, press releases, and MSC website.
• Acts with integrity and aspires to model the core values of DCMC in the delivery of all services.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field
• At least 5 years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills required to convey the mission to diverse groups
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Quark
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability
• Ability to think strategically, take initiative and execute
• Some evening and weekend work required

Salary and Benefits are competitive!

Please send cover letter along with resume to:
Marillac Social Center
Brooke Glover
Employment and Recruitment Manager
212 South Francisco Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Email:
humanresources@svdpc.org
Fax: 773-722-1469