Child Care Teacher - Deer Park

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Ela Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as a Teacher to impact children's lives positively. This role involves developing engaging curriculum activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while collaborating in a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance and career development opportunities while working full-time or part-time in Deer Park, Illinois.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of appropriate practices for children's development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement hands-on activities for children.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Hands-on activity creation

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester hours from an accredited college

CDA completion

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.

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 inand 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

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 GEDis 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:1) 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 6OR2) 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 6OR3) Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as 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.

Compensation:

The hourly ratefor 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

Compensation: $18.50-$22.60Life 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.