Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support children’s learning and care in early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The employee provides in-person supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable requirements. The position is based in the Burbank, California area, with coverage potentially needed at the center or nearby locations. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, as well as twelve semester units in Child Development covering specified core courses. Transcripts are required at the interview. An associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred, as is one year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Physical demands include frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds, and demonstrating a full range of motion for classroom activities. The employee must respond appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies and maintain the alertness and energy needed for the role. The hourly compensation range is $23.45–$28.60. Benefits include career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
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 or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate 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 is preferred.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed, at the 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, unexpected, or emergency situations.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
