Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team as Teachers. In this full-time role, you will have the opportunity to create engaging, hands-on activities that cater to the diverse needs of children. You will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. With the chance to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, this position offers a meaningful career path. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of experience in childcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA DEEC Teacher Certification

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

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 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.
• MA DEEC teacher certification required (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care).
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• 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:

Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and have received the COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 – $27.80 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 hiring incentive of $1,000 payable after 100 days of employment.

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.