A UNIQUE TEACHING OPPORTUNITY
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.

"When I interviewed with the Nielsen Center, I knew I had found the place I dreamed of when I went into teaching. The atmosphere was warm, with professionals who really cared about children and who were passionate about continually learning more about teaching."
Sarah Funk, teacher

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 School
The Center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The school year begins July 1 and ends June 30. 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 Schedule
Teachers work either from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Split shifts are from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

Current Positions Available
Classroom Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teachers for children 6 weeks - 6 years old.

Age Level Administrative Coordinator to supervise and teach
in infant through kindergarten programs. Minimum BA in ECE/CD plus 3 years teaching + administrative experience required. Candidate must have strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and teaching strategies, possess excellent verbal and writtten communication skills and be computer proficient.

Full time Classroom Assistant for infants, 6 weeks -15 months old.  Candidate should have CDA, AA or BA in ECE/CD or related field.  Minimum of 6 ece hours required.

Nielsen is currently accepting applications for future openings.

Fax us your resume: (847) 564-8288

Email your resume: afrumkin@gbnchildcare.com

Or mail your resume to:
3835 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Download an employment application.