Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 31,340 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Hiring incentive

Job summary

A premier childcare organization in Lexington, MA, is hiring Full-time Teachers to work with toddlers and preschoolers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant early education coursework, and preferably, experience in childcare. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $22.75 and $27.80, depending on experience, along with a $1,000 hiring incentive. Employees enjoy benefits like medical coverage, vacation leave, and tuition assistance for career development.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care settings preferred.
• Must be 18 years old with appropriate educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practice knowledge

Effective communication with parents

Hands-on activity creation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or relevant college-level coursework

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.

Technology Children's Center at Lincoln Laboratories, onsite childcare for MIT managed by Bright Horizons is now hiring Full-time positions with toddlers and preschoolers. This center is conveniently located in Lexington, MA.

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 required
• Related college‑level early education coursework or CDA 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 preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Physical Requirements

• 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

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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 and $27.80 per hour, depending on experience, education and training, certifications, geography and other relevant factors.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $1,000, payable after 100 days of employment; incentive expires June 30, 2026.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• Paid State and Federal holidays
• Paid Winter Break (dates TBD)
• 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
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

EEO 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.