Why a career with the Carole Robertson Center for Learning?
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, enriching, and empowering children and families through comprehensive child, youth development, and family engagement programs. Our vision is to help build a just and equitable society, in partnership with families, and be a beacon of best practices, innovation, and impact in early childhood and youth development.
Today, the Center directly serves 2,500 children and families daily through anchor program locations in Albany Park, Little Village, and North Lawndale, with partner and satellite programs that reach 27 communities across Chicago. Programs serve children at every stage of development, from prenatal to age 17. Current programs include center- and home-based early childhood development programs for children ages 6 weeks through age 5; Youth Development and summer camp programming for children up to age 17; and extensive family support, mental health, professional development training, and social services.
The Center strives for excellence in providing the highest-quality programs and services to the children, families, and communities it serves. It is a recognized leader in early childhood education and is accredited through national and state entities. The Center has a deep commitment to representing the communities it serves and demonstrating cultural competence and understanding across programs and services. This commitment remains in all we do.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our children and families come first. To do this, we must…
- Commit to empower and support our staff
- Take joy and pride in our work
- Seek innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Work respectfully, transparently, and with integrity
- Listen with open minds and caring hearts
“I have gained many different relationships in my work and have gained new mentors along the way to help me grow as a person and professional. I feel very fortunate to work for an agency whose mission is to educate, enrich, and empower both children and families, and to be able to provide quality care for our families.”
Erica Trujilo, Family Support Specialist
Staff Across Our Organization
Children served directly through Early Childhood Education and Youth Development
Languages Spoken Across our Three Flagship Sites
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Believe in Community 1st
Employee Benefits
At the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, we’re committed to your well-being and professional development. This includes benefits such as comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, strong retirement plans. We also provide paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid trainings, and even an apprenticeship program for teachers. We invite you to apply and embark on a career that not only values your contributions, but also invests in your future.