Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Tempe is hiring a Full-time Preschool Teacher for a 9:00am–6:00pm shift. You will create hands-on activities that meet children's needs, maintain open communications with parents about daily milestones, and ensure a safe, clean classroom by following essential procedures.

You'll have opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost and grow your teaching career within Bright Horizons, supporting classrooms across centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• College-level coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• 1 year of professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group as needed across a center or nearby locations.

Skills

Communication with parents

Classroom safety

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood education coursework

Associates or Bachelors in early education

Job description

Full-time Preschool Teacher / 9:00am - 6:00pm shift 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.

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

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

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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