Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Vernon Hills, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide care, supervision, curriculum delivery, and services for children in an early education/preschool child care center. The role serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and requires in-person work in the Vernon Hills, Illinois area. Teachers create hands-on activities tailored to children's needs and interests, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom in accordance with procedures and guidelines. The teacher may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across the center or nearby locations. The position also requires compliance with mandated reporter obligations and applicable health, safety, and employment requirements. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $18.50–$22.60; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

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 accredited 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 accredited 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 in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as CDA.
Comply with applicable physical requirements, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, responding appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintaining alertness and energy.

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 to meet the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share children's daily milestones.
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
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.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.