Summer Camp Teachers - West Houston

Bright Horizons•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking Summer Camp Teachers for their West Houston location. This part-time role focuses on school-aged children and offers opportunities for professional growth, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. The position involves creating engaging activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment. Bright Horizons emphasizes a supportive community where employees can thrive and make a difference.

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
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.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to 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.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully 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

College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings 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