Child Care Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an on-call Substitute Teacher in the Burbank, CA area to support classrooms across centers and age groups. You’ll assist with activities, communicate with families, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role offers flexibility, potential to work in different centers, and requires a background check, HS diploma or GED, and relevant coursework or experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Background checks required by state and Bright Horizons policies.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare or preschool settings is preferred.
• Twelve semester units in Child Development, including Growth & Development, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices (Required).
• Transcripts will be required at time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or nearby locations.

Skills

1 year childcare experience

Parental communication

Education

12 semester units in Child Development

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

HS diploma or GED

Transcripts required

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on‑call Substitute, you’ll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups. Address: 235 S Edison Rd, Burbank, CA 91506 Phone: [phone]

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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 experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Twelve semester units in Child Development, including the core courses of Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices (Required)
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Transcripts will be required at time of interview

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.45 – $28.60 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.

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

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 Burbank, California area.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $23.45 - $28.60 / hr

Why Join Us

Bright Horizons offers 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.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. 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.

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).

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.