Child Care Teacher, Preschool

Bright Horizons; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Child Care Teacher in Boston, where you can grow your teaching career and make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This role involves creating engaging activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe environment for children. Enjoy benefits like free college degrees and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education

Job description

Join to apply for the Child Care Teacher, Preschool role at Bright Horizons

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet minimum education and experience requirements:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings (preferred)
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children (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 compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements, including immunizations, employment physicals, and training. You will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with policies and laws ensuring children's safety.

The full physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate ranges from $24.75 - $30.20 per hour. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and organizational factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. We support career growth and personal life balance in an inclusive environment. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, including FMLA and EPPA.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Accommodation requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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