Early Childhood Education Teacher

Bright Horizons • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Early Childhood Education Teachers in San Francisco, California, with most centers being CARES 3.0 eligible. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day and to grow a teaching career. Teachers can learn from early education experts and have the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. This is a full-time position available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Bright Horizons is a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed, offering rewards, opportunities, and support to its employees. The company aims to change the world of work and family, starting with its team members. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and complies with federal government resources regarding employee rights, including offering reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED is required
• 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses
• If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses
• Transcripts will be required at time of hire
• Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
• Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee

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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees