Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Fort Collins, CO

17d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in an early education or preschool child care center. The role involves creating hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and applicable requirements. This position requires in-person work in Fort Collins, Colorado. The position pays $20.25–$24.75 per hour and is eligible for a $750 hiring incentive, payable after 100 days of employment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
Be registered with Colorado Shines/PDIS at Level 2.
Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 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.
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

College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid 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.
$750 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment.