Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•State College, PA

9d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for full-time positions working with infants and toddlers at Penn State University. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person at an early education/preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations. The role includes creating hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicating with parents about daily milestones, and maintaining a safe and clean classroom. Candidates must meet state and company background-check, education, and experience requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, related college-level early education coursework or a CDA, a CDA or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field, and demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting is preferred. The role involves physical activity, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally children weighing more than 40 pounds. Employees must be able to move through a full range of motion, respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintain the alertness and energy needed for essential duties. Applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements must be met. The anticipated pay range is $17.75–$21.70 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Have related college-level early education coursework or a CDA.
Have a CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
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 applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally children weighing more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate the full 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

One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
Ensure the classroom is safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.