In-Person Early Education Teacher — Free College Degrees

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Parí

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Teacher for their Lemont, IL centers. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate activities, supervising young children, and partnering with families to share progress.

Full-time positions are available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with opportunities to pursue college degrees at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. In-person work at Argonne area centers is required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• College coursework in early childhood education or an associate/bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 1 year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Must meet Illinois Teacher Qualified requirements with 60 sem hours or 90 quarter hours in relevant child care coursework.
• CDA completion approved by the Department is an acceptable credential.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide cross-coverage in various classrooms or ages as needed across the center.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Safety & hygiene

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood coursework or CDA/degree

1 year teaching experience

Job description

Bright Horizons is hiring a Teacher for their Lemont, IL centers. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate activities, supervising young children, and partnering with families to share progress.

Full-time positions are available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with opportunities to pursue college degrees at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. In-person work at Argonne area centers is required.