Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons • Atlanta, GA

1d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher for the Early Preschool/2's age group at its All Saints location in Atlanta, Georgia. The teacher works in person in an early education/preschool childcare center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The listed working hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, learn from early education experts, and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Candidates must meet state and company requirements, pass required background checks, and demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.

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.
• 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 and responding appropriately to 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 a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of the 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.
• 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.
• Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care.

Benefits

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