Child Care Teacher

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 CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher. Responsibilities: • Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children • Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones • Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines • Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations Qualifications: Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: • 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required • College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred • 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/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. • Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds • Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities • Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies • Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. Compensation: The hourly compensation for this role ranges from $20.25 - $24.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. 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: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave • 401(k) retirement plan • Long-term and short-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools • Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family • Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness Compensation: $20.25 - $24.75 / hr Life at Bright Horizons: At