Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Mount Joy, PA

6d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Teacher to work with preschoolers at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Mount Joy Campus. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center according to Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure children’s safety. The role includes opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have college-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate 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.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion; and maintaining alertness and energy for essential duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED