Early Childhood Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher for a full-time position with toddlers. The teacher works in person at an early education or preschool child care center in the Morrisville, North Carolina area, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The role focuses on supporting children’s safety, development, and daily experiences while communicating with families. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The employee must be able to meet the physical and alertness demands of caring for children and respond appropriately to emergencies. Bright Horizons offers career development opportunities, including the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
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.
- Meet the physical and mental alertness requirements of the position, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting, carrying, or holding more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a full range of motion 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 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.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- 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
