Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Topeka, KS

3d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring full-time and part-time Child Care Teachers to work with infants and toddlers at an early education/preschool child care center in the Topeka, Kansas area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring children’s safety. The position is performed in person.

The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The part-time evening schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Compensation is $19.00 to $23.20 per hour, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.

Bright Horizons describes opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. The company also offers benefits, subject to eligibility requirements, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• 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 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a 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 is preferred.
• 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.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED