Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons at Purchase is hiring a full-time Teacher to work with toddlers at its early education and preschool child care center in Purchase, New York. The center features designed classrooms, spacious playgrounds, and well-stocked resources. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures and applicable laws, while supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The preferred schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $22.75 to $27.80, with compensation determined by factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. Bright Horizons describes an inclusive workplace and offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, health and safety training, and other federal, state, local, company, and client-site requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
Meet state qualifications for an ECE Teacher, including the stated examples of 9 or more credit hours or a CDA and six months of experience in a licensed facility.
Pass required state and company background checks.
Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
Maintain open communication with parents and share each child’s daily milestones.
Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum.