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Child Care Teacher - School Age- Toddler

Bright Horizons

Morristown (NJ)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Child Care Teachers to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This full-time role offers the opportunity to develop engaging curricula and collaborate with a dynamic team. Enjoy benefits like medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the chance to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Join a workplace that values inclusivity and supports personal growth, where your contributions will shape future learners and leaders. Apply today and explore the possibilities of a rewarding career!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Employee Referral
Child Care Discount
Career development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Must pass state and company background checks.
  • 1 year of experience in child care preferred.
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices required.

Responsibilities

  • Create engaging activities tailored to children's needs.
  • Communicate daily milestones with parents.
  • Ensure classroom safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Child Development
Communication Skills
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED
CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

Child Care Teacher - School Age - Toddler

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Child Care Teacher - School Age - Toddler

25 Whippany Road

Morristown, NJ

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 school age and toddler.

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 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.

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.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $20.75 - $25.35 / 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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive $1,250.00 Full Time or $750.00 Part Time payable upon 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
  • Employee Referral
  • Child Care Discount (subject to space availability)
  • Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Compensation: $20.75 - $25.35 / hr

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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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