Bilingual Teacher (Early Childhood 3-5)

Brightpoint • Carpentersville, IL

10d • $42,000 - $46,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a mission-driven Early Childhood Teacher for children ages 3–5 at its Child & Family Center in Carpentersville. The teacher uses Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum® to support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences. The role includes developing individualized lesson plans and meeting with parents to support positive outcomes for students. The center has NAEYC accreditation and an ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality designation, and describes its team environment as cohesive with supportive, high-quality supervision.

This is a full-time, salaried position in a classroom setting. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; assigned shifts vary. The salary range is $42,000–$46,000, with offers based on experience and possible additional compensation for bilingual candidates. Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• For the 3–5-year-old teacher role, an associate’s degree in Child Development or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of Early Childhood Education credits; alternatively, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and enrollment in a college program in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field, with at least 30 credit hours completed, including 12 hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 4 credential within 12 months of employment.
• At least one year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
• Candidates without the required degree or credentials may be considered with an approved educational plan.

Responsibilities

• Use Head Start, Early Head Start, and Creative Curriculum® to support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play and hands-on experiences.
• Develop individualized lesson plans.
• Meet with parents to support the best outcomes for students.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three scheduled weeks of paid time off each year (Spring, Summer, and Winter).
• Additional flexible paid leave that accrues based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Potential additional compensation for bilingual candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through Brightpoint’s approved-agency status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree