Child Care Assistant Teacher - Northbrook

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Child Care Assistant Teachers to join their Northbrook team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a nurturing environment. You will assist with engaging activities, communicate with parents, and ensure a safe classroom. With opportunities for career development and free college degrees, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in early education. Join a collaborative team dedicated to shaping future learners and leaders in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Apply today to explore your potential!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required background checks and meet education requirements.
• 1 year of experience in child care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Northbrook

Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Northbrook, IL 60062

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 and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones.
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

1. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
2. 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
3. 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
4. CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred.

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical 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, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at ~~~. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.00-$18.20 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
2. Life insurance.
3. Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
4. Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
5. Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Life at Bright Horizons

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at ~~~ or ~~~. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.