Child Care Teacher-Madison

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Madison (WI); 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 significant impact on children's lives. In this full-time role, you will engage with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, creating hands-on activities that cater to their needs and interests. You will also maintain open communication with parents about their child's daily achievements. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while enjoying benefits like free college degrees and a collaborative work environment. Join a team that values inclusivity and supports personal growth while shaping future leaders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees

Free parking

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities tailored to children's interests.
• Maintain communication with parents about child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

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 positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hours are M-F 8:30am-5:30pm.

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 is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.

State of WI teacher qualifications must be met (3 WI classes must be completed at a minimum).

• 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.

Salary / Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.25-$21.05 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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $300 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.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Free parking.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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.

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.

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866.