Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Substitute Teacher to support children’s learning and development in an early education or preschool child care center. The role involves providing supervision and care, delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws, and helping maintain a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Substitute Teachers collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum and communicate with parents about children’s daily milestones. The position is performed in person. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The full physical requirements are available through Bright Horizons’ job descriptions. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. The starting hourly rate is $19.60–$24.45. Actual offers within this range depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training 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 children’s daily milestones.
- Follow essential procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe and clean classroom.
- Provide supervision and care and deliver curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Up to 9 paid holidays annually, subject to eligibility and applicable accrual schedules
- 40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and applicable accrual schedules
- 64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and applicable accrual schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
