UPK Pre-K (4's) Teacher

About the role

As a Universal 4K Teacher, you’ll support classrooms across multiple centers, creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll help 4-year-old children build the skills and confidence they need for kindergarten and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field (Required)
• NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) (Required)
• 1 year teaching experience (Required)
• Pass required state and company background checks
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

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
• Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures

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

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $35.96 to $42.75 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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Learn more at Bright Horizons health and wellness.