Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Redwood City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an on-call Substitute Teacher to support children and teaching teams in early education and preschool classrooms. The role offers flexibility and may involve working in different centers and with various age groups. The position requires in-person work in the Redwood City, California area, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The employee must help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.

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.
• Complete required immunizations, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training, as applicable.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting, carrying, or holding more than 40 pounds.
• Be able to demonstrate a full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and participating in activities.
• Be able to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Completed ECE units are preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community, and two curriculum courses. For an Infant or Toddler position, the Infant/Toddler class must be one of the curriculum courses.
• One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.

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 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 consistent with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED