PreK Teacher - Naperville

Mar 01, 2026 Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons , where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Kindergarten Prep Teacher . Responsibilities Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5‑year‑old children in your classroom. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines. Qualifications 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required. 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred. CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5‑year‑old children is required. Must meet state requirements to be Teacher Qualified in the State of Illinois: 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or development from birth to age 6. 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 childcare and/or child development from birth to age 6. Completion of credential programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G, otherwise known as CDA. Physical Requirements This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations. Compensation The hourly rate for this position is between $18.50 and $22.60 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Deadline to Apply Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Compensation: $18.50 - $22.60 Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title — you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bright Horizons Children's Centers