Job detail
Child Care Assistant Teacher - Wheaton
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/31/2026
Location
Wheaton, Illinois
Salary
$16 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher will assist with hands-On activities designed to meet the interests and needs of the children while maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. Responsibilities also include ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment by adhering to essential procedures and guidelines.
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. One year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred, as is a degree in early education or a related field.
high schoolSupervisionEmergency ResponseCurriculum DeliveryChild DevelopmentActivity PlanningParent CommunicationChild CareClassroom CleanlinessClassroom Safety
Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- 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