Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Ferguson Township, PA

2d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for full-time work with infants and toddlers at a child care center located at Penn State University. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance 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.

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.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, 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 mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.

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.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations and emergencies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree