Teacher

Job Description

About Company:

Bright Horizons is a company focused on early education and child care, offering opportunities for teachers to grow their careers and make a positive impact on children’s lives. They emphasize learning from early education experts and provide opportunities for professional development, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. Bright Horizons promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Job Description:

Bright Horizons is seeking a Teacher to create a safe and nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Full-time and part-time positions are available, working with multiple age groups.

Responsibilities:

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• Twelve semester units in Child Development, including the core courses of Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, and Curriculum (Required)
• Three units in Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Development (Required for Infant and Toddler Teacher positions)
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Transcripts will be required at time of hire

Physical Requirements:

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
• In-person work in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services.
• Adherence to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, to ensure the safety of children.
• The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

Compensation:

• The hourly rate for this position is between $21.75 – $26.55 / hr.

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