Child Care Instructional Coach - Vernon Hills

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Early Childhood Instructional Coach, where you will empower teachers and enhance curriculum implementation. Collaborate with families and mentor new educators in a nurturing environment focused on children's growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience in high-quality child care.
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Mentor new teachers and serve as a role model for the teaching team.

Skills

Child Development

Curriculum Implementation

Mentoring

Education

CDA with educational plan

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education

Job description

Join our team as an Early Childhood Instructional Coach and empower teachers to succeed with the resources, support, and professional development they need. Your expertise in child development and early education will inspire and motivate your team to excel in the classroom daily. Become a pivotal part of our mission to nurture young minds and make a lasting impact at Bright Horizons!

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
2. Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
3. Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet minimum education and experience requirements:

1. CDA with an educational plan to complete an associate degree is required
2. Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred
3. At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
4. Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center 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 is a leadership role that requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

This role involves office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).

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

Compensation:

The [annual salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$XX,XXX - XX,XXX annually]/[$XX.XX - XX.XX 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 organizational factors.

Benefits:

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're committed to our employees as much as to the children, families, and clients we serve, our workplaces support career growth and personal development. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. For more information, visit Know Your Rights and related resources.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.