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 toddlers at its All Saints location in Atlanta, Georgia. The role is performed in person at an early education/preschool child care center and involves supervising and caring for children, delivering curriculum, and providing services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and child-safety requirements. Working hours are 9 a.m. to 6 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 and clean classroom. The role also includes meeting mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.

Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Candidates must meet applicable state and company background-check, education, and experience requirements.

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.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining the alertness and energy needed for essential job duties.

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 the needs and interests of the 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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Help 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