Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 28,585 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers in Stratham, NH, is seeking a full-time teacher to impact children's lives through hands-on activities and open communication with parents. Candidates must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED and preferably have 1 year of teaching experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $20.75 and $24.75, a hiring incentive of $500 after 120 days, and benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DAP for children is required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Communication with parents

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Creating hands-on activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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 positions are available with toddlers and preschool.

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 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.
• 9 credits including child growth and development, or 1,000 hours in a center required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.

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.

Salary and Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $20.75 and $24.75 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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $500 after 120 days of employment. Additional bonus of $500 after 8 months of employment (restrictions apply).

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
• On‑site parking

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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.