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Child Care Teacher - Deer Park
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Barrington (IL)
On-site
USD 10,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Child Care Teachers to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact children's lives positively every day while enjoying a supportive and nurturing environment. With both full-time and part-time positions available, you’ll work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, creating engaging activities that foster their growth. The center boasts a beautiful, sunlit space and various enrichment programs, making it an ideal place for educators to thrive. Join us in shaping the future of young learners in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- 1 year of experience in child care or preschool settings preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities for children.
- Maintain open communication with parents about milestones.
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.
Skills
Education
Job description
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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. You will never believe your eyes when you step in and see what our center has to offer. Our center shows an open core with natural sunlight and 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. With a close proximity to Hwy 53, Lake Cook Rd, and Rand Rd., you shouldn't have any problem getting to/from work or anywhere else you need to go!
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
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 professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
- Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in the State of IL:
- 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or development from birth to age 6
- 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 childcare and/or child development from birth to age 6
- Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as CDA.
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.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is between $18.50-$22.60 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
- 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
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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