Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is seeking an on‑call Substitute Teacher in Mountain View, CA to join an inspiring team nurturing young learners.

You'll assist with hands-on activities, maintain open communication with parents, and support classrooms across centers as needed. The role requires background checks, education requirements, and flexibility to work with various ages; compensation is $20.40 to $31.45 per hour and in-person work in the local area.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• 12 ECE units completed preferred
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred
• CDA/Associate/Bachelor’s in early education preferred
• Infant/Toddler course required for Infant/Toddler positions
• Transcripts required at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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

Skills

Patience with children

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE 12 units completed (preferred)

CDA/AA/Bachelor’s in early education (preferred)

Infant/Toddler course (required for Infant/Toddler positions)

Transcripts required

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on‑call Substitute, you’ll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 12 ECE units completed preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses.

• Transcripts will be required at time of hire.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
• 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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the South Mountain View, California area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $20.40 - $31.45.

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

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness
• Compensation: $20.40 - $31.45 / hr

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.

Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve.

Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others. 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.

You’re the difference

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters — and so do you. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.