Job detail
Child Care Assistant Teacher - Arlington Heights
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/3/2026
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher will support hands-On classroom activities and maintain open communication with parents regarding child milestones. They are also responsible for ensuring a safe, clean environment and providing coverage across different age groups as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or ged. One year of experience in child care and relevant certifications like a cda or degree in early education are preferred.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationSupervisionFirst aidSafety proceduresLesson planningCurriculum deliveryChild developmentClassroom managementChild careEarly childhood educationHealth and safety training
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development opportunities
- Parental bonding leave
- Financial planning tools
- Free college degrees
- Caregiving support