Child Care Teacher - Preschool

Bright Horizons; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Child Care Teacher to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while collaborating with a dynamic team. The position involves creating engaging activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe learning environment. With full-time positions available, you will also have access to career development opportunities and the chance to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Join a nurturing workplace that values both personal and professional growth, and help shape the future of young learners!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging activities tailored to children's interests.
• Maintain communication with parents about their child's progress.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

90 College Credits in ECE

Job description

Child Care Teacher

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 now available with preschoolers at:

Bright Horizons at New York Presbyterian Midtown

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:

1. At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
2. Early Childhood Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree
3. Elementary Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree OR
4. 90 or more college credits in ECE and one year classroom experience teaching children (study plan eligible)

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.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.00-$28.10. 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 $1,500 payable after 100 days of employment.

Benefits:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. 401(k) retirement plan
3. Life insurance
4. Long-term and short-term disability insurance
5. Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
6. Employee Referral 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. 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.