Child Care Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•New York, NY

2d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking an on-call Substitute Teacher to support young learners in early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers part-time work and flexibility, with coverage assignments in different centers and with various age groups. Travel is required among locations in Manhattan, including E64th, Rockefeller University, Weill 60th, Weill 62nd, 53rd, E46th, NYU Langone, Octagon, and MSKCC - Roosevelt Island. This is an in-person position in the NYC, NY area. The employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure children’s safety. Compensation is $18.20–$22.70 per hour, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Pass required state and company background checks and 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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in child care, 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 the needs and interests of children.
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 at nearby locations.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.