Child Care Teacher, Preschool

Davita Inc.; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bright Horizons Teacher, where you'll impact children's lives every day. This full-time preschool position challenges you to create engaging activities and maintain effective communication with parents while ensuring a safe learning environment. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and MA DEEC certification, with a preference for those holding further educational qualifications.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• MA DEEC teacher certification required.
• 1 year of experience in child care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents on child milestones.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA DEEC teacher certification

CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field

Job description

Additional 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 position is now available with 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

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 GEDis required
• MA DEEC teacher certification required (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care)
• 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:

Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.

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 hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 - $27.80per 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 hiring incentive of $1,000 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
• 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

Compensation: $22.75 - $27.80 per hourLife 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. 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).

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 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.