Child Care Teacher-Austin MN

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated teachers to join their team and make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This full-time role offers the chance to work with preschoolers in a nurturing environment, where you can develop engaging curricula and foster children's growth. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to education, this position allows you to thrive while enjoying a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about early education and want to shape future leaders, apply today to explore the possibilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of teaching experience in daycare or preschool is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure classroom safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Teaching in child care

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Communication with parents

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

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:

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet minimum education and experience requirements:
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Must have CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education
• 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 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 https://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 $18.25-$22.30. 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
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program