Child Care Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Free college degrees

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons in New York, NY is seeking a Kindergarten Prep Teacher to guide a classroom of 4- and 5-year-olds, plan hands-on activities, and lead a teaching team to meet the needs and interests of your students.

This role offers the chance to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, plus comprehensive benefits and a supportive community focused on growth for both children and families.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Early Childhood Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree required.
• Elementary Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree required or 90+ college credits in ECE with classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities for the 4- and 5-year-olds in your classroom.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Education

Early Childhood Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Elementary Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree

90 or more college credits in ECE and one year classroom experience

Job description

Child Care Kindergarten Prep Teacher

New York, New York, United States of America, 10065

Teachers & Center Support

Full time

Regular Onsite

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 Kindergarten Prep Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5-year-old children in your classroom
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Early Childhood Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Elementary Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree OR
• 90 or more college credits in ECE and one year classroom experience teaching children (study plan eligible)

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

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.

• 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

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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the NYC, NY area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $24.60-28.10 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.

Benefits

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

• 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

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), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).