Child Care Teacher - Northfield

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

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Child Care Teacher in Northfield to impact children's lives meaningfully. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through hands-on activities and collaborative curriculum development. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, with full-time and part-time options available.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA & Degree Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in child care or preschool settings preferred.
• Knowledge of child development practices required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours from accredited college

Completion of CDA credential program

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.

This position is also eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive paid out after 100 days.

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:
• 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

• 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

• 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 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.

This position is also eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive paid out after 100 days.

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 accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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Compensation: $18.50 - $22.60

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 [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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