Imagine your future as a daycare 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.

Join us at one of our three centers in Deerfield and come be a part of an experience that will prepare you for a career with unlimited opportunities!

With our positive work setting and quick access to highways and restaurants, you’ll be in good hands!

Full-time and part-time child care positions now available, with the option to work a four (10 hour days) or 5 day work week (8 hour days), with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

• 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

• Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

As a Child Care 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:

• At least 19 years of age.

• 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
  OR
  2) 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
  OR
  3) Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as CDA.

• At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred

Explore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a child care 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!