Early Education Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Palo Alto, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Early Education Childhood Teachers to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an early education/preschool child care center in the Palo Alto area. Teachers create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicate with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The work is in person and must comply with Bright Horizons policies, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant health and safety requirements. Bright Horizons describes a supportive community with career development opportunities and access to CDA or college degree programs at no cost. A $2,000 hiring incentive is available to full-time employees after 100 days of employment. The position is offered full-time and part-time, and the hourly pay range is $25.75–$31.45, depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must complete 12 Child Development units: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices.
For an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development is required as one of the curriculum courses.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Transcripts are required at the time of hire.
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Must demonstrate full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and participating in activities.
Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field preferred.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

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.
Provide supervision and care for children and deliver curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

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.
$2,000 hiring incentive for full-time employees after 100 days of employment.