Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and child-safety requirements. This position requires in-person work in the Issaquah, Washington area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements. One year of childcare, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred. The hourly pay range is $18.20–$22.70. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Eligible employees receive one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Bright Horizons also offers career development opportunities and free college degrees through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in childcare, daycare, or preschool settings.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed, across a center or in 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.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
- One hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
