Child care teacher

Bright Horizons
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2024 CLOSED ON 8/31/2024

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Child Care Infant Teacher - Bright Horizons at Oak Brook

1520 Kensington Road Suite 103 Oak Brook, IL, 60523

Imagine your future as a 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 Infant Teacher.

Full-time position now available with infants.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes :

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

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

As a Child Care Infant Teacher, you will :

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

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

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

Requirements :

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).

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;

Compensation Range : $18.50 / hr to $22.60 / hr

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.

Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

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 and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives.

Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more.

Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination.

Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster : and along with information on the and .

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or .

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Last updated : 2024-05-16

Salary : $19 - $23

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