Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,896 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Teacher at their Philadelphia location. This role focuses on creating engaging activities and maintaining communication with parents while ensuring a safe classroom environment.

Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and teaching experience. The position offers a starting hourly rate between $20.25 and $24.75 along with benefits including medical, dental, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years teaching experience in group child-care setting, must be willing to obtain CDA.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in relevant fields with experience.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Child supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree in relevant field

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 have Teacher positions available at this location in Philadelphia, PA: Bright Horizons at University City, located at 3600 Civic Center Blvd.

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

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years teaching experience in group child‑care setting, must be willing to obtain CDA.
• Or BA/AA in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
• Or CDA with one year experience in group child‑care setting.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field, and 1 year of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field, and 2 years of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field, and 3 years of experience with children.

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 at 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. 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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $20.25 and $24.75 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Compensation: $20.25 - $24.75 /hr

Life at Bright Horizons

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.