Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,784,256 - 90,117,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday leave

Parental bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free college degrees through Horizons

Career development opportunities

Caregiving resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Bright Horizons Teacher in South San Francisco, CA, offering full-time positions with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You will create hands-on activities, communicate with families, and maintain a safe classroom, while supporting coverage across centers as needed.

We provide opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, plus strong benefits and professional growth in a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA or higher degree in early education preferred.
• 12 Child Development units completed.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or nearby locations.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate / Bachelor's in early education

12 Child Development units completed

Infant/Toddler course (if applicable)

AA/BA 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 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
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Qualifications

• 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

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

Physical Requirements

• 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 at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the South San Francisco area.

Compensation

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
• 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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

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).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please 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.