Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc.
Family Teachers

Join Mooseheart Child City and School in its mission to care for at-risk children and teens. Mooseheart, located 40 miles west of Chicago, is searching for couples or individuals who strongly believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow, and who are willing to dedicate their careers to enriching the lives of children and teens.

Mooseheart Family Teachers provide safe and caring home environments for children ranging in age from newborns to high school seniors. Family Teachers are responsible for teaching social and independent living skills, as well as providing educational assistance, self-esteem building, and spiritual and moral guidance.

Mooseheart has been publicized in People Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and on WGN news, ABC Chicago affiliate Channel 7 News, and CNN’s Nancy Grace.

Mooseheart offers Family Teachers:

• Eligibility for full health and low-cost dental benefits beginning the first of the month following employment
• Business vehicle available (when responsible for live-in youth)
• Free room and board (equivalent to a savings of more than $750 per month)
• Low cost employee medical health (BCBS-PPO or HMO) and dental insurance
• Self-directed 401(k) - company makes annual contributions regardless of employee's contributions
• Paid vacations, personal time off, and holidays
• Two days off each week, with 1 bonus day added each month.

Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Possess valid driver's license and a good driving record
• High School diploma required (College degree preferred), experience is a plus - but not necessary
• Ability to work within a team approach and possess conflict-management skills
• Must have the ability to live and work within our campus environment, and have a personality that is nurturing, energetic, patient, and persistent. Must have the ability to work under challenging conditions, and possess strong oral, written, organization, and time-management skills.

If interested in discussing our employment opportunities in more detail, please contact:

Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc.
Kyle Rife, Director of Admissions/Recruiting
240 James J Davis Dr
Mooseheart, IL 60539
Phone toll-free: 1-888-755-2680
Fax: (630) 906-3634

Guide to Mooseheart for Prospective Family Teachers
Detailed Description of Family Teacher Career Ladder
Mooseheart Application for Employment-Complete all 6 Pages
Family Teacher Job Description
Mooseheart Pre-Service Workshops
Packet of Effective Skills
Frequently Asked Questions