Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 2,790,000 - 3,410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holidays

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retail/discount programs

Free college degrees through Horizons

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Loveland, Colorado seeks a Teacher to deliver engaging early education experiences and support families. You will help children grow through hands-on activities, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with colleagues to cover classrooms as needed.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, preferred CDA or ECE coursework, and at least 1 year of teaching experience in a child care setting. Background checks are required; in-person role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 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) is required.
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2 is required.

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.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Early childhood education coursework/CDA/AA/BA

1 year teaching experience

Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2

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.

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


• 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


• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2 required

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

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.

• 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.

This position requires in‑person work in the Loveland, Colorado area.

Compensation

The compensation for this role ranges from $20.25 - $24.75 / hr. 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 a $750 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


• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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.

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.