Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Montgomery Township, PA

17d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Infant Teacher. Merck is seeking experienced, full-time Infant Teachers for our Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center! Developed in the spirit of Merck, the childcare centers are dynamic, nurturing, inclusive environments where children participate in experiences promoting invention and discovery. All Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground. We are seeking Teachers for our center in North Wales: Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA). This center provides child care for the employees of Merck and is located on the Merck campus. Full time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. This approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day. Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F. Enjoy working as a Teacher in one of our Merck centers, with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your Teaching experience! We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you! Both of our Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground and a bike path for children.

Requirements

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 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, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree