Preschool Teacher - Minneapolis, MN HIRING INCENTIVE!

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 full-time position is available working with preschoolers in Downtown Minneapolis.

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 is required
• Completed minimum of 16 qualifying semester credits or a CDA, to be considered teacher-qualified under MN Rule 3
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is 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 Minneapolis, MN area.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.75-$24.10 per hour. The pay range depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a $3,000 hiring incentive. To qualify, employees must successfully complete 100 days of employment and remain in good standing throughout that period.

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