Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support early education and preschool classrooms in the West Fort Collins, Colorado area. The role offers flexibility and may involve working at different centers and with children of various age groups. The substitute provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in person, following Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations to help ensure children’s safety. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. They must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience is preferred, as is a CDA or a degree in early education or a related field. The position involves physical activity, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds. Employees must be able to demonstrate a full range of motion, respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintain the alertness and energy needed for the essential job requirements. Applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements must be met. The hourly pay range is $16.05 to $19.95. Bright Horizons 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 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 more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a 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.
- 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 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, 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
