Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Redmond, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher at our Redmond Bright Horizons. Full-time positions are available working 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Your work creates real impact, whether nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting systems behind the scenes. We are a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self, because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If assistance or reasonable accommodation is required for the application process, contact the recruitment helpdesk. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule
• 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED