Early Childhood Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support young learners and teaching teams. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. Substitute Teachers provide coverage in classrooms where needed across a center or nearby locations, and help deliver supervision, care, curriculum, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. This position requires in-person work in an early education or preschool child care center in the San Mateo, California area. The hourly pay range is $20.40–$31.45. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age 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.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of 12 ECE units is preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community, and two curriculum courses. For an Infant or Toddler position, the Infant/Toddler course must be one of the curriculum courses. Transcripts are required at hire.
- One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide classroom coverage wherever teaching support is needed, including across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
