Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons • Bedford, NH

1d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Kindergarten Prep Teacher to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Bedford, NH area. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and safety requirements. The role supports children ages 4 and 5 and includes guiding a teaching team, planning and leading hands-on activities, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe and clean classroom. The position also includes mandated reporter responsibilities for suspected child abuse or neglect.

The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Teachers must be able to meet the physical and alertness requirements of the job, including responding appropriately to emergencies and participating fully in classroom activities. Bright Horizons complies with laws requiring reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Bright Horizons offers career development opportunities and free college degrees through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $20.75–$24.75; actual compensation depends on factors including 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.
• Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
• 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

• Guide a teaching team in creating plans and goals and leading hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children ages 4 and 5.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure the classroom is safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill 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, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• 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