Early Childhood Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance (long-term and短)

Free college degrees through Horizons?

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is hiring a full-time teacher for infants in California. The role involves hands-on activities, parent communication, and maintaining a safe classroom.

Background checks and transcripts are required; a CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Employees receive benefits and opportunities for college degree programs. This position is on-site in a preschool setting, with a focus on nurturing children’s growth across social, emotional, physical, and

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 12 Child Development units completed (as listed).
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred.
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Transcripts will be required at time of hire.

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.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practice (

Education

12 Child Development units completed

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education preferred

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 now available with infants.

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:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred.
• 12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development class is required as one of the curriculum courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
• Transcripts will be required at time of hire.
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.

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.

Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 and $31.45 per hour. 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life at Bright Horizons

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher. 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.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). 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.