Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at an early education and preschool child care center in the Columbus, Ohio area. The teacher creates hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The role requires in-person work and compliance with Bright Horizons policies, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant health and safety requirements. Teachers must fulfill mandated reporter requirements set by the appropriate state agency, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director. The role requires passing applicable background checks and meeting state and company education and experience requirements. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying children and responding appropriately to emergencies.
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.
- One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
- 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 supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
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
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
- Hiring incentive of $1,250 payable after 100 days of full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
