Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider is seeking a Child Care Teacher in Bloomfield, CT. This full-time position offers the chance to impact children's lives positively while pursuing educational opportunities. Responsibilities include creating engaging activities and maintaining communication with parents. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering children's growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, 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:

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet 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 settings is preferred
• Related college coursework or CDA coursework is required; CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a 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 curricula that shape 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 compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals, screening, and health and safety training. You will work in person at an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, ensuring the safety of children and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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 requiring reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.00 - $23.20 per hour. This range reflects Bright Horizons’ good faith estimate; actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

Benefits for this position include:

• 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

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.