Early Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as a Teacher and make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This full-time role involves creating engaging activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a degree in early education. Enjoy competitive pay, a hiring incentive, and comprehensive benefits in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care preferred.
• Knowledge of DAP for children is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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 positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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
4. 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 minimum education and experience requirements:

1. 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
2. 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
3. CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is required
4. 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 compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements, including immunizations and background checks. You will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, and curriculum delivery per Bright Horizons' policies and legal requirements, ensuring children's safety.

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

Compensation:

The hourly rate is between $18.50 - $22.60 per hour. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and organizational factors.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive, payable after 100 days of employment.

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 are committed to growing careers and supporting personal lives in a collaborative workplace. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. For assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail].