Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Plano, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Child Care Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The teacher creates engaging learning experiences, communicates with families about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom. The role may involve providing teaching coverage in different classrooms, age groups, or nearby locations. Work is in person at an early education or preschool child care center in the Plano, Texas area, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Teachers can learn from early education experts and may pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Bright Horizons also describes career development opportunities and support for employees and their families.

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 state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying children and responding to emergencies.

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.
Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.