Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Lemont, IL

13d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at an early education and preschool child care center in the Lemont, Illinois area. The position involves providing supervision and care, delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws, and ensuring children’s safety. Teachers may provide classroom coverage across a center or in nearby locations. Free medical benefits are offered at Argonne Child Development Center. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. The hourly compensation range is $20.75–$25.35, with actual offers depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. The position requires in-person work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
Must meet Illinois Teacher Qualified requirements through one of the following: (1) 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including six semester hours or nine quarter hours directly related to child care and/or development from birth to age 6; (2) 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 from an accredited college or university, including six semester hours or nine quarter hours directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6; or (3) completion of a Department-approved credential program in accordance with Appendix G, also known as a CDA.
Must comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
Must frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Must have the range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in activities.
Must 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 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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

Free medical benefits at Argonne Child Development Center.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
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.