Child Care Preschool Teacher- Brookings, SD

Bright Horizons • Brookings, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking a passionate, inspiring, and dynamic full-time Preschool Teacher to join their team at Bright Horizons @ SDSU in Brookings, SD. This role involves creating hands-on activities, maintaining open communication with parents, and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. Bright Horizons emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's holistic growth and fosters an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, working with infants required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

Nice To Haves

• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create 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
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED