Child Care Teachers

Bright Horizons•Houston, TX

1d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring full-time preschool teachers to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center in the Houston, Texas area. Teachers create hands-on activities suited to children's needs and interests, communicate daily milestones to parents, and maintain a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The role also includes fulfilling mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director. The listed full-time shifts are Monday through Friday, either 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $15.85–$21.35, 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 position is performed in person. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The role requires frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion for activities such as lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting; responding promptly and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintaining the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job duties. Bright Horizons states that it provides reasonable accommodation as required by law.

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.
Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 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 the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share their child'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 supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid holiday leave
Paid parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term disability insurance
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