Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Winston-Salem, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher. Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem is now hiring full time Teachers working with infants, toddler and preschoolers! This position is for a Teacher working with infants, toddler, twos, or preschool age groups. The compensation is $17.50 to $21.35 per hour, offering comprehensive benefits. The preferred schedule is 9:00am - 6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Bright Horizons is a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed, offering rewards, opportunities, and support. The company provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process can be requested.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees