Field UPK Teacher
About The Position
Embrace variety and change lives as a Universal Pre-K Field Teacher with Bright Horizons. You'll provide a nurturing and educational environment across multiple centers, adapting to the needs and interests of diverse groups of 3- and 5-year-old children. This role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and are committed to fostering children's development. Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!
Requirements
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
- At least 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is required
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- 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.
- In this role, you must maintain both mental and physical alertness, ensuring you have the appropriate level of energy to meet the essential job requirements.
- You must be ready to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- The position demands a full range of motion, allowing you to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in various activities.
- You will frequently need to lift, move, or hold children weighing between 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally, you may be required to handle weights exceeding 40 pounds.
- Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate, bachelor’s degree, or NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is preferred
- 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the teaching team to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
- Provide support where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
