Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Early Childhood Teachers. This role offers the chance to create a positive impact on children's lives while fostering a nurturing environment that supports their growth. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, employees can pursue further education at no cost. The position requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and engaging classroom, ensuring that each child receives the attention and care they deserve. Join a team dedicated to shaping future learners and leaders in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA & Degree Program

Free Parking

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• CDA or degree in early education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to engage children.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Associate Degree in Early Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher- Palo Alto, CA

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/ toddlers (0-24 months) 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:

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

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. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

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.

SALARY/HOURLY RATE AND OTHER COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES:

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 – $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
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

Compensation Range: $25.75 - $31.45 per hour

Life at Bright Horizons:

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.

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).