Child care teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Teacher at the Argonne Child Development Center. You will make a significant impact on the lives of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Enjoy a supportive environment while growing your teaching career, with opportunities for professional development, including free college degrees. This full-time position offers a rewarding experience in early childhood education, focusing on children's growth in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 19 years old, with a high school diploma or GED.
• 60 semester hours in child care-related courses or 1 year of child development experience required.
• Completion of CDA credential program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities based on children's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester hours from an accredited college

Completion of credential programs (CDA)

Job description

Child Care Teacher - Argonne Child Development Center

9700 S Cass Avenue Lemont, IL, 60439

Western Suburbs Area Snapshot: https://www.imghippo.com/i/VKbO7732.jpg

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 Teacher.

Full-time position available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Create 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:

• 1) At least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
  
  

2 ) 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; OR

• 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6; OR
• Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G of this Part (CDA).
  
  

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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. 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 $18.50/hr to $22.60/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.

Benefits

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

• 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 through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  
  

Compensation: $18.50/hr to $22.60/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 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.