Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for its early education and preschool child care center in the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin area. The teacher works in person to supervise and care for children, deliver curriculum, and provide services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The role offers the opportunity to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $17.75–$21.70; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Meet Wisconsin teacher qualifications: complete three state classes (EC1, EC2, and Infant-Toddler), or have an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or have a CDA.
- 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 meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion; responding appropriately to emergencies; and maintaining alertness and energy.
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 a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
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 procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision and care, deliver curriculum, and provide services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
