Child Care Assistant Teacher - Wheaton

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

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Child Care Assistant Teacher. In this full-time position, you will engage with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, making a meaningful impact on their growth and development. Join a collaborative team committed to creating a nurturing environment that fosters children's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. With opportunities for career development and free college degrees, this role offers a chance to build a fulfilling career while shaping future learners and leaders. If you are passionate about early education and want to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA & Degree Program

Hiring incentive of $1,000

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in child care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities for children.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Degree in Early Education

Job description

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Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Naperville , IL 60540

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Bright Horizons at Wheaton

25W725 Jewell Road Wheaton, IL, 60187

Western Suburbs Area Snapshot: ~~~

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 position 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

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

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.00/hr to $18.20/hr. 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.

This position is also eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive.

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Compensation: $15.00/hr to $18.20/hr

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 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).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at ~~~ or ~~~. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.