Child Care Teacher - The Esplanade

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 Daycare Teacher.

Full-time and part-time daycare positions now available with infants , toddlers , and preschoolers .

A Bright Horizons Career Includes :

Bright Horizons at The Esplanade is conveniently located at I-355, 88, & Butterfield

Compensation Range : $18.50 - $22.60

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 DayCare 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 :

Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in the State of IL :

• 1) 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and / or development from birth to age 6,
• 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 childcare and / or child development from birth to age 6,
• Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as 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;

where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Apply today!

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.

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.

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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.