Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with infants in person at an early education/preschool child care center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure the safety of children in the center. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The employee must meet the listed physical demands and maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations. The anticipated hourly compensation range is $17.50–$21.35. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Be registered with Colorado Shines/PDIS Level 2.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully 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 is preferred.
- One year of professional teaching experience 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.
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
