Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Topeka, KS

9d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with preschoolers in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Topeka, Kansas area. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring the safety of children in the center’s care. The role may require providing teaching coverage in other classrooms, age groups, or nearby locations.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, meet applicable state and company education and experience requirements, pass required background checks, and demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. College-level early childhood education coursework, a CDA, or a related degree and one year of professional teaching experience are preferred. Compensation is $19.00–$23.20 per hour, with actual offers dependent on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational considerations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• 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 the range of motion needed 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 the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
• Provide teaching coverage in classrooms or age groups across a center or at nearby locations as needed.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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 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