Child Care Resource Teacher - Bright Horizons at Western Springs

Our Resource Teachers are sometimes called 'floaters' because that's what they do - they regularly 'float' between classrooms. Spend the morning caring for infants, lunchtime with the toddlers, and the afternoon with a group of preschool artists completing their masterpieces. No two days are the same!

Join a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Learn from experts in your field, and have the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free.

Full-time position now available.

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 Resource Teacher, you will:

• Lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.

• 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.

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 with a high school diploma or GED required

• 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.

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!

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com 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. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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.