Child Care Teachers
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring full-time Child Care Teachers to work with toddlers and preschoolers at an early education and preschool child care center in Johnson City, New York. Teachers provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring the safety of children. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. An eligible new hire may receive a hiring incentive of up to $1,250. The position is performed in person. Compensation is stated as $19.75–$24.75 per hour in the pay-range description; a later compensation line lists $19.75–$24.10 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have at least 9 early childhood education college credits or a CDA.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- College-level coursework in early childhood education, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
- One year or more 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.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons' care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- Paid 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.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family.
- Potential hiring incentive of up to $1,250, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
