Child Care Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Child Care Substitute Teacher to provide teaching coverage across classrooms and age groups at an early education and preschool child care center in the Columbus, Ohio area. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The teacher assists with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The role also requires fulfilling mandated reporter responsibilities, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the center director. Candidates must pass required background checks and meet applicable state and company education and experience requirements. The position is performed in person. The hourly pay range is $13.65–$17.00, with actual offers based on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including insurance, leave, retirement, development opportunities, and caregiving resources.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and 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.
- 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 the full range of motion needed 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 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.
- 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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center.
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and 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 and 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
