Job detail
Child Care Teacher - Bernice E. Lavin - Chicago
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/4/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Create hands-On activities to meet the needs and interests of children while maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment by following established procedures and providing support across different age groups as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or ged and meet state requirements for teacher qualification, which includes specific college credits or a cda credential. One year of professional experience in a child care or preschool setting is preferred.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateSupervisionSafety proceduresLesson planningCurriculum deliveryParent communicationClassroom managementChild careEarly childhood educationInfant careToddler careDevelopmentally appropriate practicePreschool education
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