Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 44,910,000 - 55,738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts & planning tools

Career development & free degrees

Caregiving support

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a Deerfield, IL center. You will assist with hands-on activities, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and help keep the classroom safe and clean.

The role offers growth through a tuition-free CDA/degree pathway, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits program designed to support families and employees alike.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED are required.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool is preferred.
• Background checks required by state and company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support across centers or nearby locations as needed.

Skills

Age 18+

Child care experience

Background checks clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in early education (preferred)

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher. Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully 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
• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training; if hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee

Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

Location

This position requires in-person work in the Deerfield, IL area.

Compensation

• Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $15.65 - $19.45 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.
• Compensation: $15.65 - $19.45 / hr

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 toolsCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title - you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).