Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Deer Park, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide care, supervision, curriculum delivery, and services to children in an early education/preschool child care center. Full-time positions are available working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role is performed in person in the Deer Park, Illinois area and follows Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations, to ensure children’s safety. Teachers can learn from early education experts and may pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Meet Illinois Teacher Qualified requirements through one of the following: 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of college credit, including six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) directly related to child care and/or development from birth to age 6; or one year (1,560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center plus 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college credit, including six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6; or completion of a Department-approved credential program, such as a CDA.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
• Meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, or holding children and participating in classroom activities.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
• One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’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 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.

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 the employee’s family.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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