Early Childhood Education Teacher

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 with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A $3000 hiring incentive is offered after 100 days of employment.

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

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• 12 ECE units completed, including:
  • Child Development
  • Child Family Community
  • 2 curriculum courses (Infant/Toddler class required for Infant or Toddler positions)
  Transcripts will be required at time of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children

Qualifications

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 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 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.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 - $31.45, depending on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. A $3000 hiring incentive is offered 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