Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers at an early education and preschool child care center in the Rosemont, Illinois area. The teacher provides supervision and care, delivers curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws, and helps ensure children’s safety. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly compensation range is $18.50–$22.60. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational considerations. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to eligibility requirements, along with career development opportunities and caregiving resources.
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) 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; 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) 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; or completion of a Department-approved credential program in accordance with Appendix G, also known 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.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Have the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in 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 a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
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 supervision and care, deliver curriculum and services, and follow Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- Paid 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
