Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support young learners in early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. Substitute Teachers provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and child-safety requirements. This position requires in-person work in a child care center in the Deer Park, Illinois area. The hourly compensation range stated for the opening is $15.65–$22.60; the posting also lists compensation of $15.65–$19.45 per hour. Actual offers depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational considerations.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- 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 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 range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully 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.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Communicate openly with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
- Provide classroom coverage in any classroom or age group where needed, including across a center or at nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
