Child Care Teacher

About the Role

Join Bright Horizons as a Teacher and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Work with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers while learning from early education experts. Opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

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
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is highly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training

This position requires in-person work in an early education/preschool child care center in the Pendleton, SC area.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.25 to $21.05 per hour, depending on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors.

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
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Life insurance
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family