Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role supports children’s learning and care through hands-on activities, communication with parents, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. The employee may provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or at nearby locations. This position requires in-person work in an early education/preschool child care center in the Naperville, Illinois area. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The position pays $15.65–$19.45 per hour. Actual compensation within the range depends on factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. 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 of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet 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.
- 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 full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- 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 essential 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 in nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holiday leave
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
