Child Care Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•San Clemente, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support early education and preschool classrooms in person in the San Clemente, California area. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers, with different age groups, and at nearby locations wherever teaching coverage is needed. The Substitute Teacher helps deliver care, supervision, curriculum, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable requirements, while supporting children’s safety and development. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, being at least 18 years old, and twelve semester units in Child Development, including coursework in Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and an AA/BA in Early Childhood Education are preferred. Transcripts are required at the interview. The role involves frequent lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasional lifting, carrying, or holding of more than 40 pounds. It also requires a full range of motion, prompt responses to unexpected situations or emergencies, and the mental and physical alertness needed to perform essential job requirements. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$26.85, with actual compensation depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Eligible employees may access career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete twelve semester units in Child Development, including Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices.
Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
An AA or BA in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
Communicate openly with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
Provide teaching coverage and support in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.