Child Care Teacher - Northbrook

Bright Horizons; Northbrook (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive team at a leading early education center where you can make a real difference in children's lives. As a teacher, you will have the opportunity to create engaging, hands-on activities that foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. With a focus on developmentally appropriate practices and a commitment to nurturing a safe learning environment, you will collaborate with fellow educators to shape future leaders. Enjoy the benefits of professional development, including free college degrees, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions. This is more than a job; it's a chance to inspire and be inspired every day.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in childcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging activities for children based on their interests.
• Maintain communication with parents about their child's progress.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours of college credits

CDA Credential

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 Northbrook! Conveniently located and full of life! With a warm, family feeling throughout the center, coming to work every day is enjoyable and rewarding! With an Art Studio and Movement Matters Zone on-site, our center offers multiple enrichment programs including Smartboards, Spanish, Dance, Mandarin, Music, and STEM - in addition to an abundance of equipment and materials to help you make learning fun for everyone!

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 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:
  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 6
  OR
  2) 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
  OR
  3) 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.

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

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).