Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team and make a significant impact on children's lives. This role offers the chance to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a nurturing environment while collaborating with a dynamic team to create engaging curricula. With opportunities for professional development, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their teaching careers. Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, and where your contributions will shape future learners and leaders. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass background checks and meet education and experience requirements.
• 5 years teaching experience or relevant degree required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child's milestones.

Skills

Teaching experience

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Associate's degree in early childhood education or related 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.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Bright Horizons at Collegeville, located in Phoenixville, PA!

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 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 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.

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 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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 - $21.35 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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $2,000 payable after 100 days of employment.

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

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination.