Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher at its Cambridge, Massachusetts centers: Bright Horizons at University Park (Infant, Toddler) and Bright Horizons at Mass Ave (Preschool). The teacher creates a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, and collaborates with a team to develop engaging curriculum. The role is performed in person at an early education or preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly rate is $24.75–$30.20; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Hold Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (MA DEEC) teacher certification.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
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.
- Ensure 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.
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
