Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Glendale, CA

3d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person at an early education/preschool child care center. The teacher will create hands-on activities tailored to children's needs and interests, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The role involves collaborating with a team to create engaging curriculum and supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Candidates must meet state and company background-check, education, and experience requirements. The position requires 12 semester units in Child Development, including Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice is also required. Transcripts are required at the time of interview. The hourly pay range is $23.45–$28.60. Bright Horizons offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; and career development opportunities, including free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Have 12 semester units in Child Development, including Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices.
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.
Provide transcripts at the time of interview.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
An associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities that meet children's needs and interests.
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.
Collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.