Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Northbrook, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support children in an early education or preschool child care center. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and candidates must be available to work until 6 p.m. The position requires in-person work in the Northbrook, Illinois area and may involve providing classroom or age-group coverage across a center or at nearby locations.

Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Compensation is $16.05–$19.95 per hour, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations.

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 applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Must be available to work until 6 p.m.
• Must work in person in the Northbrook, Illinois area.
• Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and sufficient 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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where 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.
• Comply with applicable requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screening, and health and safety training.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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 and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in employees’ families.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED