Child Care Teacher- Part Time

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Bentonville (AR); Sur place; USD 19 286 - 26 174; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacations and leave

401(k) retirement plan

College degree program (Horizons CDA &

Degree Program

Résumé du poste

Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Teacher in Bentonville, AR, offering an opportunity to grow your teaching career while pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers await engaging activities and positive guidance in a dynamic in-person setting.

You will create hands-on activities, communicate milestones to families, and ensure a safe classroom. State/federal checks are required, with flexible scheduling and potential additional center coverage.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

DAP knowledge

Communication with parents

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Early education coursework or CDA or associate/bachelor degree

Description du poste

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.

Part‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Schedules currently available:
Varying hours between 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Schedules are created based on the needs of the center. Schedule flexibility 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
• 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
• College‑level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

• 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

This position requires in‑person work in the Bentonville AR area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.45 - 19.55 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.

Benefits

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

• 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness