Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Teacher for Kindergarten Prep. The Teacher creates engaging, hands-on learning activities, communicates with parents about children's daily milestones, and maintains a safe and clean classroom. The role may provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or at nearby locations. The position is performed in person at an early education or preschool child care center in the Richmond, Virginia area. The Teacher provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on children's safety. The hourly pay range is $18.50–$22.60; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, and geography.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must 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 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a 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 professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
- Ensure 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 in nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
