Child Care Teacher - Abbott Park

Overview

Bright Horizons is hiring Full‑time Teachers for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role involves creating developmentally appropriate activities, communicating parent milestones, maintaining a safe classroom, and providing coverage across age groups as needed.

• 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 support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed.

• Minimum 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Early‑education coursework or CDA required.
• Preferred: 1 year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool, and/or a CDA, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in early education or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for children.
• Must meet State of Illinois Teacher Qualified requirements:
• 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of college credit with 6 semester or 9 quarter hours in child‑care courses OR
• 1 year (1560 clock hours) child‑development experience plus 30 semester hours with 6 semester or 9 quarter hours in child‑care courses OR
• Completion of CDA credential program approved by the Department.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally more than 40 pounds.
• Full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and other activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and sufficient energy for essential job requirements.

Full set of physical requirements: see company policy.

Hourly rate $18.50 – $22.60, with actual offer based on experience, education, certifications, geography, and other factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development and free college degree through Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate 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. Bright Horizons complies with applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application or hiring process, contact the recruitment helpdesk at  or