Child Care Teacher- Madison

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free CDA & Degree program

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring Bright Horizons Teacher positions in Wisconsin, offering both full‑time and part‑time roles for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You will design hands-on activities, communicate milestones to families, and maintain a safe classroom environment while supporting coverage across centers as needed.

Opportunities include pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost, with a supportive team and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required.
• Candidates must pass state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create hands‑on activities to meet the needs of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group as needed across a center or nearby locations.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Education

State WI EC1/EC2/Infant-Toddler classes

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

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 and part‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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

• MUST MEET State of WI teacher qualifications:

  -3 State classes (EC1/EC2/Infant‑Toddler)

  OR AA or BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or have a CDA

• 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.75-$21.70. 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).