Child Care Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

. Assist with hands-on activities to meet children’s needs and interests .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeSkokie • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, providing supervision and care while ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety training requirements. Capable of maintaining open communication with parents and adapting to various classroom needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCDA CertificationHealth And Safety ComplianceClassroom Management

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionSafety ProceduresEmergency ResponsePhysical Activity Participation

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingMental Alertness

Certifications & Qualifications

CDA CertificationHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolBright Horizons PoliciesImmunization Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with hands-on activities to meet children’s needs and interests
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines
Provide support in any classroom or age group where coverage is needed across a center or nearby locations
Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
Must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities
Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Must maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development opportunities
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations