Child Care Teacher

Brighthorizons; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Free college degrees through Horizons’

Career development opportunities

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring Teachers at multiple CT centers, in-person in New Haven/Orange areas. The role involves supervising and delivering curriculum for infants to preschoolers, with opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

The position requires meeting safety guidelines, engaging families, and documenting milestones while supporting a nurturing learning environment. Prior early education coursework and a CDA or higher are preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Related college-level early education coursework or CDA is 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) 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.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the State agency, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate / Bachelor’s 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 .

We are currently hiring Teachers at the following centers:

• Bright Horizons at Yale West Campus- Infant/ Toddler
• Bright Horizons at Orange- Toddlers/ Preschool
• Yale New Haven Health Child Care Center- Infants/ Toddlers/ Preschool

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:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Related college-level early education course work or CDA is 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

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 New Haven and Orange, CT areas.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.00 - 23.20 per hour. 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.

Hiring incentive is paid out 100 days after start date

Start date must be on or before December 31st, 2026

$1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.20 / hour

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

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