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If you see yourself working in a place that honors children and has a standard of excellence for teaching, then you see yourself at the Gertrude B. Nielsen Child Care and Learning Center.
Our Staff
We employ dedicated professionals who are engaged in lifelong learning and who are supportive of their co-workers, students and families. The Center has one of the lowest turnover rates in the region, with an average tenure of five years.
Our Families
Serving children from six weeks of age up through kindergarten, our teachers believe that each child is unique, as is each family. Building a partnership with parents is an integral part of our philosophy.
Our Volunteers
GBN has exciting volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The volunteer is enriched by the relationships and connections formed with the children, parents and staff.
Our School
The Center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday year round. The school year begins and ends mid June. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Our Facilities
The school is over 22,000 square feet on 3.7 acres, conveniently located at Willow Road and I-294. It has 11 classrooms, a mini-gym/multi-purpose room, four newly renovated playgrounds, conference rooms, kitchens, a staff lounge and teachers offices equipped with computers.
Our Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and excellent working conditions. Detailed benefit information is available by contacting our human resource coordinator.
Our Education Requirements
A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred. However, each applicants qualifications will be individually evaluated based on their coursework and experience in early childhood education. We follow NAEYC & DCFS requirements.
Our Positions
Our Shifts
Full Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Part Time: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Split Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
To Apply
Nielsen is accepting applications for current or future openings. For further information or to submit your resume please contact Arlene Yallelus, Human Resource Coordinator.
Phone: 847-564-3004
Fax: 847-564-8288
Email: ayallelus@gbnchildcare.com
Mail: Gertrude B. Nielsen Child Care and Learning Center
3835 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
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