Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par­

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free college degrees through Horizons'

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Teacher to partner with families and support early education across our Bentonville centers. You will deliver developmentally appropriate activities, communicate children's milestones to parents, and maintain a safe, clean classroom environment while assisting in various classrooms as needed.

The position offers full-time or part-time shifts for infants through preschoolers, with schedules like 8:30–5:30, 8:45–5:45, and 9:00–6:00, and opportunities to pursue CDA or

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required.
• Open communication with parents about child milestones.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide teaching coverage support across centers or nearby locations.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

College-level coursework in early childhood education or CDA or associate/bachelor’s in early education or related field

Job description

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 and part‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Schedules currently available:

• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• 8:45 AM – 5:45 PM
• 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Scheduled are subject to change based on center needs. Schedule flexibility preferred.

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
• 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
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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.

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.

• 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 Bentonville AR area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.45 – $19.55 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 hiring incentive.

Benefits

• 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