Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities and a

Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is seeking staff for in-person roles at our Redwood City, CA centers. The position involves assisting with hands-on activities, communicating daily milestones to parents, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom per Bright Horizons policies.

Applicants should be at least 18 with a HS diploma or GED, and prefer candidates with ECE units; transcripts are required at hire. Prior childcare experience and CDA/degree in early education are advantageous.

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.
• ECE units completed preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses.
• Infant or Toddler position requires Infant/Toddler class as one curriculum course.
• 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.

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

Background checks

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE units completed (preferred)

Infant/Toddler curriculum courses (required if IT position)

Transcript at hire

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

1 year childcare experience (preferred)

Job description

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
• 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

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. 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.

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.
• 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 Redwood City, 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

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

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.

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.

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.