Early Education Teacher - Free Degrees & Growth

Bright Horizons; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

College degrees through Horizons CDA &

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a teacher for in-person early childhood education in the Greenwood Village, CO area. The role involves delivering hands-on activities for infants to preschoolers, maintaining open parent communication and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the classroom.

The position requires background checks and adherence to state requirements; HS diploma or GED is required, with preferred CDA or related degree coursework.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Skills

DAP knowledge

Parent communication

Safety procedures

Education

HS diploma or GED

Early childhood coursework / CDA / related degree

Job description

Bright Horizons is hiring a teacher for in-person early childhood education in the Greenwood Village, CO area. The role involves delivering hands-on activities for infants to preschoolers, maintaining open parent communication and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the classroom.

The position requires background checks and adherence to state requirements; HS diploma or GED is required, with preferred CDA or related degree coursework.