Child Care Teacher - Evanston

Child Care Teacher – Evanston

Location:

Evanston, IL

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 as a Bright Horizons Teacher.

Full‑time positions are available with preschoolers at our client‑sponsored center conveniently located in downtown Evanston. With a beautiful rooftop playground, art studio, STEM lab, indoor movement areas, Smart Board, and more, the activities are endless. Enjoy a quiet walk on your break to the Evanston beach, visit nearby restaurants and shops, or relax in our staff lounge areas.

$19.75/hr – $24.10/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.

• Minimum age 18 with a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• Preferred: CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in IL (three options listed).

The comprehensive list of teacher qualification requirements is as follows:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. The employee will work in person in the early education/preschool child‑care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Full set of physical requirements:  Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.75 and $24.10 per hour. The pay range listed reflects Bright Horizons' expectations but actual compensation will depend on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other 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.

Deadlines:
The position is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855‑877‑6866 or  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.