Early Childhood Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Teacher for K-Prep. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education or preschool child care center in the Arlington, Virginia area, following Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The teacher may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations. The position is performed in person and is intended to help children learn and grow while maintaining their safety and well-being. Bright Horizons describes opportunities for career development, including pursuing a CDA or college degree through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $21.25–$25.95; actual offers depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old 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 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 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully 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
- 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 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 required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain children’s safety and well-being while they are in Bright Horizons’ care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- Paid 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
