Child Care Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Deer Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support children and teaching teams in early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The position requires in-person work in the Deer Park, Illinois area. The substitute provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on children’s safety. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience is preferred, as is a CDA or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Physical duties include frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds; moving through a full range of motion; responding appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintaining the alertness and energy needed to perform essential duties. The stated hourly pay range is $15.65–$22.60. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. The posting also lists a compensation range of $15.65–$19.45 per hour. Benefits include career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
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 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 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.
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.