Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental bonding leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons in the Seattle area is seeking a dedicated child care educator to join our team for a full-time role. The position runs 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with in-person work required in the Seattle, WA area.

You will design hands-on activities, communicate regularly with parents about milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom following established procedures. Experience in early education and a CDA or related degree is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED.
• Preferred CDA or college coursework in early childhood education.
• One year of professional experience in child care or preschool preferred.

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.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Communication with parents

Child care teaching experience

Education

CDA credential

Associate or Bachelor's degree in early education or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full-time position working 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. In-person work in the Seattle, WA area.

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)
• College‑level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field (preferred)
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children (required)

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

Full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $24.75 – $30.20. Actual compensation offers will depend on experience, education, and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Equal Employment 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 other protected characteristics. Bright Horizons complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).