Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for toddlers or two-year-olds at an early education/preschool child care center. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements intended to ensure children's safety. The role is in person in the Greensboro, North Carolina area. The listed schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bright Horizons describes the role as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, learn from early education experts, and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly compensation range is $17.50 to $21.35, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have college-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, EDU 119, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate 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
- One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities that meet children's needs and interests.
- 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 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, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Comply with applicable requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
