Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,103 - 43,325; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is looking for a Substitute Teacher in Palo Alto, California. This role is vital for nurturing young learners, with responsibilities including assisting in classroom activities and ensuring safety. Candidates need to be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience in child care is preferred. The pay ranges from $20.40 to $31.45 per hour.

Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through practical teaching experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred candidates have completed 12 ECE units.
• Experience in childcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities tailored for children.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Hands-on activities

Child communication

Classroom safety

Experience in child care

Curriculum knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 ECE units completed (preferred)

CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education (preferred)

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 required
• 12 ECE units completed preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the 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

Location: Palo Alto, California. This position requires in‑person work.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, physical/screening, 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.

• 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.

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.

Compensation: $20.40 - $31.45 / hr

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.