Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par-

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development & free college via,

Accommodations & support resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Preschool Teacher at the Mount Joy Campus in Lancaster County, PA. This full-time role involves teaching preschoolers, creating hands-on activities, and maintaining a safe classroom.

The position offers education cost support and opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Located at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Mount Joy Campus, the role emphasizes parent communication, safety, and compliance with state and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have developmentally appropriate practice knowledge (DAP).
• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Experience or coursework in early childhood education is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities aligned with children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe, clean classroom following guidelines and procedures.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements and notify the director of concerns.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA coursework or degree in early education

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 Preschool Teacher.

Located at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Mount Joy Campus!

Full-time positions are available with 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
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director

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 GEDis required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required
• 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.

• 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 pay range for this position is between $17.75 - $21.70 / 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.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

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

Compensation: $17.75 - $21.70 / 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.

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‑case basis.