Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking an on-call Substitute Teacher to join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. The role offers flexibility to work in different centers and with diverse age groups.

As an on-site substitute, you will assist with hands-on activities, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and help maintain a safe, clean classroom following Bright Horizons' policies. Background checks and age/education requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 12 ECE units completed; Infant/Toddler requirement if applying for Infant/Toddler position.
• 1 year of child care experience preferred; CDA/AA/BA in early education 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 ECE units completed (Child Development, Child Family Community)

CDA, Associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field 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.

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.*

• 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.

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.

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.

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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

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
• 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

Application Deadline

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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, along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.