Job detail
Child Care Assistant Teacher - Oak Brook
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/17/2026
Location
Oak Brook, Illinois
Salary
$16 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher will assist with hands-On activities tailored to the needs and interests of the children while maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. Responsibilities also include ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment and providing necessary teaching coverage across different classrooms or age groups as needed.
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. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in child care or a degree/Cda in early education, though a minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
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Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development opportunities
- Holiday leave
- Parental bonding leave
- Money-saving discounts
- Financial planning tools
- Free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family