Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; West Natick (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

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a dedicated Teacher in West Natick, MA. This position involves creating engaging activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while ensuring communication with parents and maintaining a safe classroom environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and preferably 1 year of teaching experience in early education settings. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding children's milestones.
• Ensure a safe classroom by following essential procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Communication skills

Classroom management

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 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

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 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
• 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.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

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

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

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), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).