Substitute Teachers

Bright Horizons•Minneapolis, MN
•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support children and teaching teams in early education and preschool child care centers. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers, with various age groups, and in nearby locations where classroom coverage is needed. The position is in person in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Part-time substitute shifts are listed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; hours vary according to need. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements designed to ensure children's safety. Bright Horizons accepts applications on an ongoing basis. The hourly pay range is $16.05 to $19.85; offers depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. Bright Horizons offers career development opportunities and free college degrees through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. The company describes its workplace as a community that celebrates individuality, invests in employees' growth, and supports their well-being, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
  • Have completed at least 16 qualifying semester credits or hold a CDA to be considered teacher-qualified under Minnesota Rule 3.
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screening, and health and safety training.
  • 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 full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
  • Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
  • Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
  • Communicate openly with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
  • Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities.
  • Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
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