Child Care Teacher (Infant)

About the role

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Full-time positions are available working with infants.

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

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education is required
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is preferred
• At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred

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 NYC, NY area.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.00 and $26.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment.

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 and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family