Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring teachers to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at its Northside, Oakland, and Downtown locations. Teachers provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person at an early education or preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations while ensuring the safety of children. 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.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Have college-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, 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.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 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

One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care.

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.