Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Child Care Substitute Teacher to provide coverage across classrooms and age groups at an early education and preschool child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschoolers by providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The employee works in person and helps ensure the safety and well-being of children in Bright Horizons’ care. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must also pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred. The listed hourly pay range is $13.65 to $17.00. Actual compensation within the range depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including insurance, leave, retirement benefits, disability and life insurance, discounts, financial planning tools, career development, and education programs.
Requirements
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- 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 or preschool child care center.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate 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 children’s needs and interests.
- Communicate with parents about their child's daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
- Provide classroom coverage wherever needed across the center, including different classrooms and age groups.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- Parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
