Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,485 - 31,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a dedicated Teacher in Detroit, MI. In this full-time position, you'll play a vital role in creating hands-on activities that cater to the needs of infants and preschoolers.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a childcare setting and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices is preferred. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of professional teaching experience in childcare or preschool settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Hands-on Activity Planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

College-level coursework in early childhood education

CDA 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 or 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

Qualifications

• 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

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. 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.

• 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

Location: Detroit, MI. This position requires in-person work.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.50-$22.60 per hour. This position is also eligible for a $500 hiring incentive to be paid after 100 days of employment.

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
• More information at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.