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About The Position

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying children and responding appropriately to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
• One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and 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
• Hiring incentive of $1,250 payable after 100 days of full-time employment