Bright Horizons
Child Care Assistant Teacher - Detour 2 Discovery Chicago
Bright Horizons, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Child Care Assistant Teacher – Detour 2 Discovery Chicago
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
Assistant Teacher. Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities
Assist with 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
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
Qualifications
18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Physical Requirements 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. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per
Bright Horizons ’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in
Bright Horizons
care and the employee. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.
Bright Horizons
complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.
Compensation Hourly rate: $16.85 – $20.95 per hour (actual compensation depends on experience, education, certifications, geography, etc.).
Benefits
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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Deadline to Apply Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Life at Bright Horizons At
Bright Horizons , you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
EEO Statement 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.
Bright Horizons
complies with the laws and regulations described in the following resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). 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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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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
Assistant Teacher. Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities
Assist with 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
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
Qualifications
18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Physical Requirements 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. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per
Bright Horizons ’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in
Bright Horizons
care and the employee. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.
Bright Horizons
complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.
Compensation Hourly rate: $16.85 – $20.95 per hour (actual compensation depends on experience, education, certifications, geography, etc.).
Benefits
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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Deadline to Apply Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Life at Bright Horizons At
Bright Horizons , you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
EEO Statement 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.
Bright Horizons
complies with the laws and regulations described in the following resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). 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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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