Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A prominent child care provider in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking educators for full-time positions working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Responsibilities include creating hands-on activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring classroom safety. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and preferably have a degree in early education. The hourly rate ranges from $19.00 to $23.20, depending on experience and education, with additional benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in child-care or preschool settings.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children is required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Communication skills with parents

Activity planning for children

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field

Job description

Full‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child‑care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
• Must meet Maryland licensing qualifications for a teacher, including completion of the MSDE 90‑hour certification required.
• Must be willing to obtain a flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client‑site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. The employee will work in person in an early‑education preschool child‑care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $19.00 – $23.20 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will depend on experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and other relevant business factors. The position also offers a hiring incentive of up to $2,000 payable after 100 days of employment.

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

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).

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