Child Care Teacher
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. Teachers work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, follow Bright Horizons policies and guidance, and comply with applicable laws and regulations to ensure the safety of children. This position requires in-person work in the Bentonville, Arkansas area. Full-time weekday shifts are available, with schedules subject to change based on center needs; flexibility is preferred. 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 position is eligible for a hiring incentive. The stated hourly pay range is $14.45–$19.55; actual offers depend on factors including 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable 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.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds, and 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
- 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.
- Schedule flexibility, as shifts may change based on center needs.
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 required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and child-safety requirements.
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
- Hiring incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
