Kindergarten Prep Teacher
About The Position
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Kindergarten Prep Teacher. This position requires in-person work in the Manhattan, New York area. At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
- At least 90 credits toward bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is required
- Per NYU Langone, Flu Vaccine by October 15th is required
Nice To Haves
- NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligibility is preferred
- 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
Responsibilities
- Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5-year-old children in your classroom
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
