Child Care Teachers

Bright Horizons•Spring, TX

1d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring full-time Child Care Teachers for two's and toddler classrooms in Spring, Texas. Teachers provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations. The role is performed in person and is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of children in Bright Horizons’ care. The full-time two's teacher shift is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The full-time toddler teacher shift is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bright Horizons provides opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
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/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, 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 appropriate 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 is preferred.
One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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