Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons • Arlington, VA

1d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The teacher creates hands-on learning activities, communicates with families about children's daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The role may provide teaching coverage in different classrooms, age groups, or nearby locations within the center’s area.

The position requires in-person work at an early education or preschool child care center in the Arlington, Virginia area. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Be able to meet the position's physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds; demonstrate a full range of motion; respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintain alertness and energy.

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.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Provide teaching coverage in classrooms or age groups as needed across a center or nearby locations.
• Provide supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave, as well as 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 the employee's family.

What This Job Offers

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