Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Preschool Teacher to work with preschoolers at an early education and child care center in the Rockville, Maryland area. The role is performed in person and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, while helping ensure children’s safety and development. The position offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Compensation is $21.25–$25.95 per hour, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography. Bright Horizons describes its workplace as a community that supports employees’ growth and well-being and provides equal employment opportunity.
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.
- Meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate 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 a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
