Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Child Care Teacher to join their vibrant team. In this fulfilling role, you will create engaging and hands-on activities that nurture children's development while maintaining open communication with parents. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through free CDA or college degree programs, ensuring that you can make a lasting impact on young learners. This position offers a supportive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, and where you can truly make a difference in children's lives every day. Join a company that values your growth and contributions!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of teaching experience in child care or preschool preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children's needs and interests.
• Maintain communication with parents about their child's milestones.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Coursework

Associate or Bachelor's 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 toddlers or preschoolers in Bloomfield, CT.

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:

• 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 settings is preferred
• Related college level coursework or CDA coursework is required. 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.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.00 - $23.20 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:

• 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.