Early Education Assistant Teacher — Grow with Free Degrees

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free college degrees

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks an Assistant Teacher to support early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Deer Park area of Illinois. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

You will help deliver age-appropriate activities, communicate with families, and ensure a safe classroom environment. Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED; CDA/Associate/Bachelor’s in early education are

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate / Bachelor's degree in early education or related field

Job description

Bright Horizons seeks an Assistant Teacher to support early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Deer Park area of Illinois. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

You will help deliver age-appropriate activities, communicate with families, and ensure a safe classroom environment. Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED; CDA/Associate/Bachelor’s in early education are