Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Upper Providence Township, PA

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for its early education/preschool child care center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Full-time positions are available with toddlers and preschoolers. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements for maintaining children’s and employees’ safety.

The role includes creating hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. The teacher must fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with career development support.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have college-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate 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/screening, and health and safety training.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 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.
• 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• 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: High school or GED