Twos Teacher

About the role

Join Bright Horizons as a full-time Teacher working with two-year-olds. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day while growing your teaching career. Learn from early education experts and 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
• Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws

Requirements

• Must pass required state and company background checks
• Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 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 preferred
• 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 weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight over 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 is located in the Apex, NC area and requires in-person work.

Pay

The hourly pay for this position is between $19.00 and $23.20 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
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities
• Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family