Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Lincoln, NE

11d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher at Bryan Child Development Center East. The role involves providing in-person supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in an early education/preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations to ensure children’s safety. Full-time infant teacher positions are available. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the position is in the Lincoln, Nebraska area.

The teacher creates hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The role includes fulfilling mandated reporter obligations, 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.

The hourly pay range is $20.70–$24.75. Actual offers within the range depend on factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Have the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
• 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’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.
• Follow requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED