Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Peoria, IL

20d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Child Care Teachers to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services for children in an early education or preschool child care center. Teachers create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. Teachers may provide coverage in different classrooms or age groups across a center or nearby locations. The role requires in-person work in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Requirements

• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion 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

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

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share each child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential 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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and of the employee.

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 your family.

What This Job Offers

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