Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons • College Park, GA

11d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher to work with toddlers at the Jeannette Cathy Children's Center near College Park, Georgia. This is an in-person, closing-shift position with working hours from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations to ensure children's safety.

The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position pays $18.75–$22.90 per hour, with actual compensation depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and organizational needs.

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 immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrating full range of motion; and maintaining the alertness and energy required for the job.

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

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share children's daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and 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 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