Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for a Monday through Friday afternoon/evening shift. The teacher creates hands-on learning activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, follows procedures to maintain a safe and clean classroom, and provides teaching coverage in classrooms or age groups across a center or nearby locations. The role is performed in person at an early education or preschool child care center and involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable requirements. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The hourly pay range is $16.50–$22.30, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age 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 applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform the essential job requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
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 that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Communicate openly with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.
- Learning opportunities with early education experts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
