Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons • Spartanburg, SC

10d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to work with preschoolers in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure the safety of children in the center’s care.

The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through Bright Horizons’ Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $17.25 to $21.05, with actual compensation depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must 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 children’s daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Meet 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.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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 and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED