Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at an early education/preschool child care center in the Golden Valley, Minnesota area. The role involves providing supervision and care, delivering curriculum, and following Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations to help ensure the safety of children. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position offers an hourly rate of $20.00–$24.10 and a hiring incentive. Work is in person.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lifting, carrying, or holding more than 40 pounds; demonstrate a full range of motion; and maintain alertness and appropriate energy.
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 child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
Responsibilities
- Create 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 essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision and care, deliver curriculum, and follow 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.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
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
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
- Hiring incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
