Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

11d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for full-time work with toddlers at an early education/preschool child care center in the Fort Worth, Texas area. The position works in person and provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements for children’s safety. The available schedule is 10:30 AM–7:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, and pass required state and company background checks while meeting applicable minimum education and experience requirements. College-level early childhood education coursework, a CDA, or a related associate or bachelor’s degree, along with one year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool, are preferred. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to eligibility requirements, including insurance, leave, retirement benefits, career development, and educational opportunities.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
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.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to 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.
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.

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 essential 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.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.