Early Education Teacher — CDA & Degree Support

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Par/

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Educational opportunities (CDA & Degre

Caregiving support resources

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Wellness resources and discounts

Free college degrees through Horizons'

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Peoria, IL is hiring a Bright Horizons Teacher to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction for preschoolers and kindergarten prep. You will develop hands-on activities and partner with families to report milestones, while maintaining a safe, clean classroom and providing coverage across centers as needed.

The role requires state and company background checks, IL Teacher Qualified criteria, and relevant education or CDA credentials.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Related college-level early education coursework or CDA is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field 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) with related coursework OR 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience plus 30 semester hours OR Completion of CDA.

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
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related college-level early education coursework or CDA

CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons in Peoria, IL is hiring a Bright Horizons Teacher to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction for preschoolers and kindergarten prep. You will develop hands-on activities and partner with families to report milestones, while maintaining a safe, clean classroom and providing coverage across centers as needed.

The role requires state and company background checks, IL Teacher Qualified criteria, and relevant education or CDA credentials.