Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Assistant Teacher to support children in an early education and preschool child care center. The role involves providing supervision and care, delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws, and helping ensure the safety of children. The position requires in-person work in the Deer Park, Illinois area, with full-time positions available with infants. The assistant teacher supports hands-on activities tailored to children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The employee must fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with career development and other benefits. The hourly rate is $15.65–$19.45; actual offers within the range depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
- Provide supervision and care, deliver curriculum and services, and follow Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- Paid parental bonding leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools.
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
