Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support young learners in an early education/preschool child care center. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on children’s safety. This position requires in-person work in the Redmond, Washington area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Child care experience and early education credentials or degrees are preferred. The hourly pay range is $19.60–$24.45. Actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- 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.
- Work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Redmond, WA area.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate 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 child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
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.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and 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.
- One hour of sick pay for every 30 hours worked for all new employees in this role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
