Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free college degrees through Horizons

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring teachers for UVA Centers (Copeley, Rivanna, Malcolm Cole and Sharon L. Hostler) in Charlottesville, VA. Full-time roles cover infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with opportunities to advance through our CDA and college degree programs.

Responsibilities include creating hands-on activities, communicating with families, maintaining a safe classroom, and supporting coverage across centers. Background checks and education requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing 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 nearby locations.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA

Associate degree in early education

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 at our UVA Centers: Copeley, Rivanna, Malcolm Cole and Sharon L. Hostler Centers!

Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

• 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 required

• 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.

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 between $18.50 - $22.60 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 eligible for a hiring incentive of $2,000 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

Compensation: $18.50 - $22.60 / hr

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.