Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for its early education and preschool child care center in Austin, Texas. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring the safety of children. The role is in person and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $16.10–$21.70; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
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 state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screening, and health and safety training.
- Be able to perform the stated physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lifting, carrying, or holding more than 40 pounds; and responding immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
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 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.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holiday leave
- Paid 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
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
