Job Hunters: Who's Hiring in Tinley Park and Oak Forest? (May 22)

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help Tinley Park and Oak Forest readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets.

That's why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill.

EMPLOYERS: Do you want your business's employment opportunities listed here? Contact Tinley Park-Oak Forest Patch Editor Joe Vince at joev@patch.com with details about your job opening, including a description of duties, candidate requirements, how to apply, contact information and a deadline for applications (Patch articles are not removed from the site). Openings must be received by noon Tuesday each week in order to appear in that Wednesday's Job Hunters. Contact Joe with any additional questions.

SUMMER JOBS: Do you have openings for summer employment for teens and students? Patch wants to know, so we can possibly put together a special listing for those types of jobs. Contact Tinley Park-Oak Forest Patch Editor Joe Vince at joev@patch.com with details about the opening, including a description of duties, how to apply, contact information and a deadline for applications.

New Openings

WANTED: Early learning teachers
Community Consolidated School District 146 (Tinley Park and Oak Forest): The school district is looking for full- and part-time early learning teachers for the 2013-14 school year. Applicants must have a valid Illinois teaching certificate/license with the following endorsements: Self-Contained Gen. Ed., Age 0-Gr. 3; ESL; Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic); and Early Childhood Special Education. Go to the district's website for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Paraeducator
Elim Christian School (Palos Heights): This position helps the teacher with educational programs and provides instruction behavior management and supervision in the classroom and playground. Applicants must have at least 60 college credits or paraprofessional certification. The salary starts $10.60 an hour ($11.05 with a bachelor's degree) and increases with education and experience. Health benefits included. Go to the school's website to apply. Email hrjobs@elimcs.org with any questions.

WANTED: Physical, speech and occupational therapists
Chicagoland Early Intervention (Oak Forest): The company, which has been in business for more than 12 years, needs therapists licensed in the state to work in a home setting with early intervention children, ages birth to 3 years old. The hours are flexible, and salary is around $50,000 to $60,000. Contact Essie Wright at 708-535-0933 with questions. Go to the position's Career Builder page for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Restaurant general manager
Ariel's Bar and Restaurant (Tinley Park): A new Irish-American restaurant opening in late June and needs a general manager. Applicants need a minimum of five years' experience in restaurant or lounge management. Other qualities and skills needed for the job include:

• excellent organizational, supervisory and leadership skills
• an extroverted personality to coach and mentor staff
• ability to speak confidently with customers
• a strong sense of hospitality
• an ability to work independently
• a proven ability to diligently control labor and food costs

The restaurant also is looking for excellent references. Go to the position's Career Builder page for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Store manager
Burlington Coat Factory (Tinley Park): The retailer is looking for a store manager for its Tinley Park location. Applicants should be a self-motivated team player and the ability to train a work force, build relationships and use employees' skills most appropriately. Go to the position's page on Career Builder for more information and to apply.

Career Builder Local Job Listings on Patch

Patch now has special pages where you can search for more jobs in the area, thanks to Career Builder.

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Check Out Past Job Hunters for More Job Openings

• May 15: Nurse Case Manager and Delivery Driver/Pizza Maker Needed

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