Child Care Teacher - Preschool

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing young minds as a Child Care Teacher. In this fulfilling role, you will create engaging activities that inspire preschoolers while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Collaborate with a passionate team and benefit from opportunities for professional growth, including pursuing a CDA or degree at no cost. This is a chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day and build a rewarding career in early education. If you're ready to shape future learners and leaders, apply today and discover the possibilities ahead!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Child Care Discount

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Associate Degree in Early Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

Job description

Bright Horizons at Riverchase now hiring

Child Care Teacher - Preschool

140 Riverchase Parkway East
Birmingham, AL 35244

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 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
• 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.

Compensation:

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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Child Care Discount (subject to space availability)
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree 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.