Child Care Teacher - Infant

Bright Horizons; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Childcare Teachers to join their team at a nurturing environment in Madison. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while growing your career in early education. With full-time positions available, teachers will create hands-on activities, maintain open communication with parents, and ensure a safe and clean classroom. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, while also offering opportunities for career development and educational advancement. If you are ready to inspire young minds and build a brighter future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Referral Program

Child Care Discount

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging activities tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Childcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

Bright Horizons at Giralda Farm now hiring

Childcare Teacher- Infant

5A Giralda Farms Road

Madison, NJ 07940

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 positions are available with infants.

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 state and company 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
• 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

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $20.75 - $25.35 / hr. 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.

This position is also eligible for hiring incentive of $1,250.00 Full Time and $750 Part Time payable after 100 days of employment.

Benefits:

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Child Care Discount (Subject to space availability)
• 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

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role receive paid sick time per year, paid vacation time per year and paid holidays annually.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Contact Information:

If you are having technical issues with your application, contact us at [e-mail] or 855-877-6866.

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.