Child Care Teacher-Austin MN

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team as teachers for preschoolers. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working a unique schedule of four 10-hour days. With a focus on creating engaging and developmentally appropriate activities, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to foster children's growth in a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with career development opportunities, including free college degrees. If you're ready to shape future learners and leaders, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of experience in child care or preschool settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

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.

Position Details

Full-time position available with preschoolers. This is Monday-Friday working (4) 10-hour days. Must be able to work until 6pm.

Responsibilities:

1. Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

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

1. 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
2. 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
3. Must have CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education
4. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements. 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 and legal regulations, ensuring children's safety.

The full physical requirements are available at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with laws requiring reasonable accommodations for disabilities or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate is between $18.25 and $22.30. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're committed to our employees as much as to the children and families we serve, our workplaces support career growth and personal life. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with applicable laws and regulations.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.