Child Care Teacher - Downers Grove

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Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more at our center located at the intersection of 355 Butterfield and I‑88. Our spacious rooms, quiet park‑life atmosphere, and programs in music, cooking, STEM, Spanish, and fitness offer the perfect environment for children.

Part‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

$18.50/hr – $22.60/hr

• 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.

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child‑care, daycare, or preschool settings (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in the State of IL: 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours (or 9 quarter hours) in child‑care related courses.
• Optionally, 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 hours (or 9 quarter hours) in child‑care related courses.
• Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G (CDA).

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. You will work in person at an early‑education preschool center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons’ policies and accepted laws and regulations.

The hourly rate ranges from $18.50 to $22.60 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will depend on experience, education, training, certifications, and geographic factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or national origin. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources:
Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855‑877‑6866 or