Child Care Teacher - Northbrook

Child Care Teacher

Imagine your future as a daycare teacher with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Daycare Teacher.

Full-time and part-time daycare positions now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

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  Flexible scheduling

  
  
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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  
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  401(k) plan

  
  
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  Paid time off

  
  
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  Referral bonus

  
  
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  Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

  
  

*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

As a Child Care Teacher, you will:

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  Create and lead activities based on your observations of the children's interests and needs.

  
  
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  Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day.

  
  
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  Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

  
  

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

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  At least 19 years of age.

  
  
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  Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in the State of IL:
  
  1) 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
  
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  2) 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
  
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  3) Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as CDA.

  
  
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  At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred

  
  

Explore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

Compensation Range: $18.50-$22.60