Child Care Teacher

MP Training and Recruitment; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 31,340 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education benefits (Horizons CDA & Deg

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Full-time Teacher at the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center. The role runs 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with tribal hiring preference for qualified individuals enrolled in federally recognized Indian tribes.

Responsibilities include hands-on activities, parent communication, and maintaining a safe classroom. Minimum age 18 with HS diploma; CDA/early childhood coursework or related degree preferred, plus one year of experience preferred and

Qualifications

• Min age 18; high school diploma or GED required.
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of professional experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).
• Must pass state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing children’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

Early childhood education coursework / CDA / related degree

Job description

Overview

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Full‑time Teacher at the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center. The center follows Tribal Hiring Preference for qualified individuals enrolled in federally recognized Indian tribes. Positions run 8:30a.m. – 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Create hands‑on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing children’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18, high school diploma or GED required.
• College‑level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• At least one year of professional experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for children.
• Must pass required state and company background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Comply with all applicable immunization, employment physical, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift or carry weight above 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and a level of energy to perform essential job functions.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $22.75 – $27.80. A $1,000 hiring incentive is available. Compensation depends on experience, education, certifications, and other 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 Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for family members

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate 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.