Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Par+

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free college degrees through Horizons 

CDO & Degree Program opportunities

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring as a Teacher in a Nashville-area early education center, with both full-time and part-time options for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You will prepare hands-on activities, communicate with families, and maintain a safe classroom in compliance with policies.

The role requires state background checks, a minimum education, and at least 1 year of teaching in child care or related settings. In-person work is emphasized to support children and families daily.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP).
• State and company background checks completed as part of the hiring process.
• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred for early education.
• 1 year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in early childhood education or CDA

Associate or Bachelor's degree in early education or related field

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 Teacher.

Full-time and part-time positions are 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 children'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

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

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.

• 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

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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Nashville TN, area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 - $21.35 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.

Benefits

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

• 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 tools

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

• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $17.50 - $21.35 per hour

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.