Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons • Atlanta, GA

3d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher to work with infants at its Norfolk Southern/Tiny Tracks location in Atlanta, Georgia. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education or preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The position is performed in person, with stated working hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The teacher creates hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The position also includes mandated reporter duties, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, pass required state and company background checks, meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements, and demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. College-level early childhood coursework, a CDA or related degree, and one year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting are preferred.

The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Physical duties include frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion; responding appropriately to emergencies; and maintaining the alertness and energy needed to perform the job. Bright Horizons will consider reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

The anticipated hourly pay range is $18.75 to $22.90. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• 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 and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• 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 that meet children’s needs and interests.
• 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 and applicable laws and regulations.
• Follow applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• 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.
• 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