Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing children's growth as a Child Care Teacher. In this role, you will create engaging activities that foster learning and development while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enjoy the opportunity to pursue a CDA or degree at no cost, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this role offers a supportive environment for both personal and professional growth. Apply today to help shape the future of young learners!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care or preschool required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Communication Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Degree in Early Education

Job description

Child Care 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 Teacher.

Full-time positions are available with infants and toddlers

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 preferred


• 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.

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 $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.

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.

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Compensation: $20.25 - $24.75


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.