Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons • Cambridge, MA

125d • $29 - $31 • Onsite

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 college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher in collaboration with Cambridge Public Schools. (Universal PreK) - Location: Technology Children's Center at STATA in Cambridge on the MIT Campus.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 12 to 18 months of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, OR a Bachelor's degree (in any subject) with a minimum of 36 college credits in any of the major areas identified above, OR a Bachelor's degree (in any subject) with a Montessori Certificate, OR a state Educator License in Early Childhood (Pre-K-2) from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Must meet state requirements for teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Time
• State and Federal Holidays
• Winter Break (last week of December)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree