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Child Care Substitute Teacher - Bright Horizons at River East

325 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Imagine your future teaching with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Substitute Teacher.

Full-time position now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

• Flexible scheduling

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off

• Referral bonus

• Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

Working with another Child Care Teacher in the classroom, you will:

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.

• Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day.

• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required

• Demonstrated experience working with children or excellent customer service

• Early childhood coursework, CDA, or degree preferred

Explore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.