Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working at different centers, with various age groups, and in nearby locations where teaching coverage is needed. The employee works in person at a child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring children’s safety. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet minimum education and experience requirements. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$26.85, with actual offers depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other organizational considerations.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Complete twelve semester units in Child Development, including Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Provide transcripts at the time of interview.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate 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.
- An AA or BA in Early Childhood Education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
