Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Newton (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early education provider as a Teacher, where you can impact children's lives daily. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, including CDA or college degree programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curricula in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents regarding child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, 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.

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

Responsibilities:

1. Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
4. 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 minimum education and experience requirements:

1. 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
2. 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
3. CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
4. 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. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements. 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 and legal regulations, ensuring children's safety.

The full physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate is between $22.75 to $27.80. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Program

Bright Horizons is accepting applications ongoingly.

Life at Bright Horizons:

We are committed to our employees' growth and support personal lives. Join us to build a brighter future.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer, respecting all characteristics protected by law. For accommodations, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail].