Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free college degrees via Horizons CDA/

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC is hiring Bright Horizons Teachers in Philadelphia, PA. You will create engaging activities, communicate with families about daily milestones, and uphold safety and cleanliness in a preschool setting.

The role supports ongoing education opportunities including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost, with competitive starting pay and comprehensive benefits. Applicants must meet state background checks and education requirements.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• Minimum education/experience: high school diploma or GED.
• Various combinations accepted: CDA with 1 year experience or degree in ECE with required hours.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe, clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication with parents

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or BA/AA in early childhood education

Associate degree in early childhood education or human services

Bachelor degree with ECE hours

CDA with 1 year experience

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 hand-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 state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 5 years teaching experience in a group child care setting, and 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 a 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 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.

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.

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

Salary & Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $20.25 - $24.75 per hour.

Compensation: $20.25 - $24.75 /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). You’re the difference. Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters - and so do you. 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.