Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free college degrees

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Santa Barbara is seeking a dedicated Teacher to support preschoolers with hands-on activities, daily learning, and strong communication with families. You will join a team that emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practice, and opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

This full-time role requires 8:30am–5:30pm hours, background checks, and relevant coursework in child development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Twelve units in Child Development, including core courses.
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Transcripts required at interview.
• 12 months of professional teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Parental communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Twelve units in Child Development

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education 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.

Full-time position is available working with Preschool.

Must be able to work 8:30am - 5:30pm.

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:

• High School diploma/GED required
• Twelve units in Child Development, including the core courses of
• Growth & Development (3 units)
• Child, Family & Community (3 units)
• Curriculum (3 units)
• Principles and Practices (3 units)
• Infant and Toddler Development (3 units)
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Transcripts will be required at time of interview
• 12 months of professional teaching experience preferred

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. 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.

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.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly compensation for this role is between $21.75 - $26.55 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
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.85 / 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.