Early Childhood Education Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,274 - 35,748; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a full-time Teacher in Sacramento, California. This role involves creating hands-on activities for children, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring classroom safety. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and complete 12 ECE units. Preferred qualifications include college-level coursework in early childhood education. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 12 ECE units in relevant courses required.
• Preferred: College-level coursework in early childhood education.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Child Development

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication with Parents

Creating Hands-on Activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 ECE units

College-level coursework in early childhood education or CDA

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 available with infants, toddlers, and twos.

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 required
• 12 ECE units completed required: 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.
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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.

• 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 on our careers site.

Location

This position requires in-person work in the Sacramento, California area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $21.25 - $25.95. 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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at our careers page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate 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 applicable laws and regulations.