Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Plainview (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing children's growth as a Child Care Teacher. This role offers the chance to impact lives daily while developing your career through free CDA or college degree opportunities. You will create engaging activities, communicate with parents, and maintain a safe classroom environment. With a focus on collaboration and support, this inclusive workplace allows you to be yourself while shaping future learners and leaders. If you're passionate about early education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Free College Degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Child Care Teacher

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.

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:

• 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


• 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

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 hourly rate for this position is between $18.25-$22.30 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:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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 accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $18.25-$22.30


Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.