Kindergarten Prep Teacher - The Esplanade

Kindergarten Prep Teacher - Bright Horizons at the Esplanade

3400 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL, 60515

$1,000 hiring incentive available!

Imagine your future working 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 Kindergarten Prep Teacher.

Full-time position now available with pre-kindergarteners.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

• 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

As a Kindergarten Prep Teacher, you will:

• Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities based on your observations of the children's interests and needs.

• 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.

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

• 1) At least 19 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
  2) 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; OR
  3) 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6; OR
  4) Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G of this Part (CDA).

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed 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!

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please 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.