Substitute
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support young learners in early education and preschool child care centers. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, while helping ensure children’s safety. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. One year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred, as is a CDA or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field. The position is performed in person at an early education or preschool child care center. The stated pay range is $16.05–$19.95 per hour; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations. Bright Horizons accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate 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
- One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Communicate openly with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
