Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Orange (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early education provider as a Child Care Teacher, where you will impact children's lives daily. This full-time role involves creating engaging activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Opportunities for career development and free college degrees are available. Apply now to be part of a nurturing team committed to children's growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

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Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool provided pay range

This range is provided by Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $23.20/hr

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, toddlers, and preschoolers in Orange, CT.

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 minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Related college level coursework or CDA coursework is required. 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

Additional Information

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 regulations and laws. 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, ensuring children's safety.

The full physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Salary/Hourly Rate And Other Compensation Disclosures

The hourly rate is between $19.00 - $23.20. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our programs

Bright Horizons is accepting applications ongoingly. Compensation: $19.00 - $23.20/hr.

Life at Bright Horizons

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For assistance or accommodations, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail].