Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•College Park, MD

10d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher to work with toddlers at the Bright Horizons-Jeannette Cathy Children's Center near College Park, Georgia. This is an in-person position with a closing shift from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and child safety requirements. 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. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, and pass required state and company background checks. College-level early childhood education coursework, a CDA, or a related associate or bachelor's degree is preferred, as is one year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting. The role has physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds. Employees must be able to move through a full range of motions, respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform the job. Applicable immunization, physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements must be met. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old 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.
Meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and participating in activities.
Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level 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 a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.

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 essential procedures and guidelines.
Meet 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
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family