Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher for full-time work with young preschoolers. The role supports children’s daily learning and care in an early education/preschool child care center, delivering curriculum and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. The position is performed in person in the Northfield, Illinois area. The employee helps create a safe, clean, and engaging classroom, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and participates fully in classroom activities. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position pays $16.05–$19.95 per hour and is eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive paid after 100 days of employment. Compensation within the stated range depends on factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screening, and health and safety training.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion; and participating fully in activities.
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 each child’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and 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
- $2,000 hiring incentive paid after 100 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
