Early Childhood Educator - Preschool

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. This is a full-time position working with Preschool at our beautiful Reggio-inspired facility in Carlsbad.

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 and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• High School diploma/GED required
• Twelve units in Child Development, including the core courses:
  • Growth & Development (3 units)
  • Child, Family & Community (3 units)
  • Curriculum (3 units)
  • Principles and Practices (3 units)
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Transcripts will be required at time of interview
• 12 months of professional teaching in a Reggio program 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

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons job descriptions.

Pay

The hourly compensation for this role ranges from $22.00 - $26.85 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational 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
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Learn more at Bright Horizons Health and Wellness.