Child Care Teacher - Western Suburbs

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

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking passionate teachers to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You'll create engaging activities, maintain communication with parents, and ensure a safe learning environment. With opportunities for professional development and free college degrees, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in early education. Join a collaborative workplace that values your contributions and supports your personal growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• At least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours in child care related courses

1 year of child development experience

Job description

Locations:

Bright Horizons at Lisle
4225 Naperville Road Ste 170 Lisle Township, IL, 60532

Bright Horizons at Naperville
550 E Diehl Road Naperville, IL, 60563

Bright Horizons at Oak Brook
1520 Kensington Road Suite 103 Oak Brook, IL, 60523

Bright Horizons at the Esplanade (Downers Grove)
3400 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Bright Horizons at Wheaton
25W725 Jewell Road Wheaton, IL, 60187

Bright Horizons at Western Springs
4700 Commonwealth Avenue Western Springs, IL, 60558

Bright Horizons at Ecolab
1601 W Diehl Rd Naperville, IL, 60563

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 position available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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:

• 1) At least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 2) 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; OR
• 3) 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 child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6; OR
• 4) Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G of this Part (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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:
The hourly rate for this position is between $18.50/hr to $22.60/hr. 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 $1,000 hiring incentive.

Benefits:

• 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

Deadline to Apply:

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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.

About the company

Bright Horizons is a United States–based child-care provider and is the largest provider of employer-sponsored child care.