Childcare Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Union City, GA

8d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Teacher to work with toddlers at the Jeannette Cathy Children's Center near College Park, Georgia. This is an in-person, closing-shift position with working hours from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements intended to ensure children's safety. The role offers the opportunity to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

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 or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.

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 their child'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.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.

Benefits

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