Job detail

Child Care Preschool Teacher - Lake Forest

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Lake Forest, Illinois jobs Employer page

#Child Care #Background Checks #Parent Communication #Curriculum #Teacher #Infants #Early Education #Emotional Growth #CDA #Toddlers #Developmentally Appropriate Practice #Intellectual Growth

FULL_TIME

Posted 3/23/2026

Location

Lake Forest, Illinois

Salary

$19 - $23 / HOUR

Core responsibilities

Responsibilities include creating hands-On activities tailored to children's needs, maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones, and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or ged and must pass required state and company background checks, meeting specific illinois state teacher qualification requirements regarding education credits or experience.

high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateSafety ProceduresTeam CollaborationClassroom ManagementTeachingInfant CareParent CommunicationChild CareDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeCurriculum CreationToddler CarePreschool Care

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Career development opportunities
Free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program