Early Child Care Center Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring teachers to provide care and education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Teachers create hands-on activities suited to children's needs and interests, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and maintain safe, clean classrooms. They may provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or at nearby locations. The role includes mandated reporter responsibilities, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director. The position requires in-person work at an early education or preschool child care center in the Milton and Hingham, Massachusetts areas. Employees provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, with the safety of children and employees in mind. Bright Horizons accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy 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 child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
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 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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or in nearby locations.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
