Child Care Teacher - Deer Park

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Child Care Teacher, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. This role allows you to grow your teaching career while enjoying a warm and nurturing environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop engaging curricula and support children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. With opportunities for career development and free college degrees, this position offers a fulfilling path for those passionate about early childhood education. Embrace the chance to shape future learners and leaders in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Creativity in Activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential

College Credits in Child Development

Job description

Join to apply for the Child Care Teacher - Deer Park role at Bright Horizons

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.

Come join our beautiful center in Deer Park! With a warm, family feeling throughout the center, you’ll enjoy coming to work every day. Our center features natural sunlight, three hallways of classrooms, an art studio, multiple enrichment programs including Smartboards, Spanish, Mandarin, Music, Fine Dining, and Movement Matters. Our outdoor playgrounds are parklike and natural with an integrated Garden Works program. Conveniently located near Hwy 53, Lake Cook Rd, and Rand Rd., you’ll have easy access to and from work.

Responsibilities:

1. Create 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:

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

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED
• 1 year of professional experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings (preferred)
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children
• Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in IL, which can be demonstrated by:

• 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of college credits, including 6 semester hours in child development courses, or

• 1 year of child development experience plus 30 semester hours in relevant courses, or

• Completion of a CDA credential program approved by the Department.

Join us to create a nurturing environment supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop engaging curricula that shape future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you in an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This role requires compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations, including immunizations and background checks. You will work in person at our child care center, providing supervision, care, and curriculum delivery to ensure children's safety and well-being. Details of physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations for qualified disabilities or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate ranges from $18.50 to $22.60, depending on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. We are committed to supporting our employees’ careers and personal lives in a collaborative environment. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

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