Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Rial Side (MA); On-site; USD 31,340 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking teachers to impact children's lives positively. The role involves creating activities, ensuring classroom safety, and communicating with parents. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, and preferably have experience in early education. This position offers competitive hourly wages between $22.75 to $27.80 and various benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred 1 year of professional experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging hands-on activities for children.
• Communicate daily milestones to parents.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the classroom.
• Provide teaching support across various age groups.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice

Communication skills

Activity planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of professional experience in child care or preschool

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires compliance 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 childcare 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 to $27.80 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
• Employee Referral Program

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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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.

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