Child Care Infant and Toddler Teachers

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early education provider as a Teacher in NYC. This role involves creating engaging activities for infants and toddlers, communicating with parents, and ensuring safety in a nurturing classroom environment. Opportunities for career development, including pursuit of college degrees at no cost, are available through our comprehensive programs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities with free college degrees

$1,500 hiring incentive

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education required; must have a study plan for an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: New York State Teaching certification and at least 2 years of experience in child care.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

9 college credits in Early Childhood Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool provided pay range

This range is provided by Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $28.10/hr

Join our amazing team in NYC! Apply today to be eligible for a $1,500 Hiring Incentive!

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. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher.

Full-time positions are available with infants and toddlers.

Locations include

• East 46th St
• 526 E. 14th St
• 540 W. 53rd St
• West 72nd
  
  

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
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education is required
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is Preferred
• At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
  
  

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.00-28.10 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for $1,500 hiring incentive.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  
  

Deadline to Apply

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $23-28.10/hr

Life at Bright Horizons

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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