Child Care Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on young children's lives while fostering their social, emotional, and intellectual growth. With a commitment to professional development, you can pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. As part of a collaborative environment, you'll create engaging curricula and ensure a safe and nurturing classroom. This position not only provides a competitive hourly rate but also a $500 hiring incentive, making it an attractive opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of child care experience.
• CDA or degree in early education is required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to engage children in learning.
• Maintain communication with parents about their child's progress.

Skills

Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Child Care Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

Child Care Infant Teacher

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 Infant Teacher.

Full-time positions are available with Infants

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:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool setting
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is $20.25 - $24.75 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 a $500 Hiring Incentive payable after 100 days of employment.

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

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