Universal Pre-K (UPK) Field Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is seeking a Universal Pre-K Field Teacher to support classrooms across multiple centers. The teacher creates safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments and helps children ages 4 and 5 build the skills and confidence needed for kindergarten and beyond. The role includes delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe and clean classroom. The position is performed in person in an early education or preschool child care center. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services according to Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- At least 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is required.
- A bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children ages 4 and 5 is required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
- Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, or Special Education) or eligibility based on a study plan is preferred.
- One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
- Maintain open communication 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.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid 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
