Child Care Teachers
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring full-time Child Care Teachers for the Ochsner Early Learning Center in Jefferson, Louisiana. Positions are available working with infants, toddlers, or as a float teacher. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the role requires in-person work at an early education and preschool child care center. Teachers provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and guidance, helping ensure the safety of children in their care. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position offers an hourly rate of $14.90–$20.15 and may be eligible for a $750 hiring incentive. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
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 child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across the center or at nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons 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.
- A $750 hiring incentive for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
