Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Career development opportunities and a

Free college degrees through Horizons

Free parking

On-campus, free gym access

Job summary

Bright Horizons at Purchase is seeking a full-time Teacher for Toddlers or Preschoolers. Located at 100 Manhattanville Rd, Purchase, NY, this center offers beautifully-designed classrooms, spacious playgrounds, and well-stocked resources. The schedule is 9:00am - 6:00pm with a pay range of $21.25 - $25.96 per hour.

Join a nurturing team and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, with opportunities for career growth and professional development in an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• CDA, Associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) required.
• State-qualifications for ECE Teacher highly preferred.

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

DAP knowledge

Communication with parents

Safety and classroom hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate / Bachelor in early education

State-qualifications for ECE teacher preferred

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.

Bright Horizons at Purchase is now hiring a full time Teacher working with Toddlers or Preschoolers. This stunning center offers beautifully-designed classrooms, spacious playgrounds, and well-stocked resources!

Location: 100 Manhattanville Rd, Purchase, NY

Age Group: Toddler or Preschool

Preferred Schedule: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Pay range: $21.25 - $25.96 per hour

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

• 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
• State-qualifications for ECE Teacher (9+ credit hours or CDA, 6 months experience in a licensed facility, etc.) highly preferred

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.

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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $21.25 - $25.96 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
• Free parking
• On-campus, free gym access

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Compensation: $21.25 / hr - $25.96 / 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).

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.