Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons • Atlanta, GA

6d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher to work with infants at its Atlantic Station location in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 help ensure children’s safety. The role is in person, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Bright Horizons offers career development opportunities, including the possibility of pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $18.75 to $22.90; actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.

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 role’s physical requirements, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining alertness and energy.

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 to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom 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, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.

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 the children and adults in your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED