Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher to support children in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. The role involves assisting with activities, supporting children's care and learning, communicating with parents, and helping maintain a safe classroom. Employees may provide coverage in different classrooms, age groups, or nearby locations. The position is in person at an early education and preschool child care center in the Northbrook, Illinois area, and requires availability to work until 6 p.m. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Be available to work until 6 p.m.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- 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.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child'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 classroom or age-group coverage wherever needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
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 and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in your family.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
