Careers - Chicago Commons

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Careers

Thriving Employees

You can contribute to your community while advancing your professional growth at Chicago Commons.

For 130 years, Chicago Commons has been dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in under-resourced communities. This has been true since we opened one of Chicago’s first kindergartens in the 1890s, and we serve over 3,500 individuals each year.

Our team enables families and individuals to thrive across generations.

A Welcoming & Supportive Workplace

At Chicago Commons, we aim to ensure that every individual working here feels respected and valued, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, national origin, etc.

 Aligned with our mission of fostering opportunities for all, we actively look to help our employees thrive in our workplace. We aim to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment for our staff, mirroring the spaces we create for our communities.

Follow the link for our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Our Work Makes a Difference

With a team of over 800 professionals and continuously expanding, Chicago Commons is a people-centric organization with compassionate and caring team members, many of whom reside in the communities we serve. Our workforce is comprised of:

Early Childhood Education teachers
Family workers
Home Care aides
Accountants
Other dedicated professional and support staff

Our Values

People-Centered

We prioritize the needs and well-being of our team members and those we serve in everything we do.

Caring

We show genuine concern and empathy for each other and the individuals and families we support.

Compassionate

We approach our work with kindness, understanding, and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

High-Quality

We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, delivering services and programs that meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

Career Opportunities

In 2021, Chicago Commons and its partners were awarded a $23 million yearly, five-year Head Start grant. We continue to scale up to meet the needs of Chicago’s youngest residents and further our mission of providing high-quality Early Childhood Education. Visit our early childhood education page to learn more about the communities we serve and our centers.

Featured Opportunities

Early Childhood Education Teachers and Assistants

Full-Time, Year-Round and Seasonal Positions

Four types of teaching positions available
Each requires different credentials based on children’s age group and role
Four early care centers across Chicago serving children from birth to age 5
Competitive salaries and benefits

Home Care Aides

Part-Time and Full-Time positions

Flexible hours
Qualify for health benefits at 15 hours/week
Earn paid time off
Paid training and paid travel
High School graduate or GED, or experience in care for a dependent child or adult family member
Work available in Chicago and suburbs

Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant will report to the VP of Finance. This position will play an integral role in performing monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis, month-end close process including, bank and account reconciliations, maintenance of fixed asset records and journal entries. This includes special projects as needed.

Education & Certification Requirements
• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
• 3- 5 years of accounting experience in a not-for-profit organization preferred.
• CPA preferred

VP of Senior Care

The Vice President of Senior Care oversees the daily operational management of the Senior Care program, which includes supervising and coordinating all facets of adult day, senior care partnerships, and home care services. This role focuses on delivering holistic, value-based services that promote wellness, dignity, and independence for older adults. The VP will lead initiatives to enhance service quality, ensure financial sustainability, and align programs with the organization’s mission of fostering equitable, person-centered care. The VP will collaborate closely with all Chicago Commons programs and operations functions to integrate services, optimize resources, and support older adults and their caregivers holistically.

Competitive Salaries and Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday’s
403(b) Plan and Employer Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts

Contacts

We encourage you to connect directly with our Talent Team.