Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Par*

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development opportunities and免费

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Teacher to work in NYC-area early education centers, focusing on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role involves hands-on activity planning, family communication, and maintaining a safe classroom.

The position requires background checks and meeting state education requirements, with potential further education support through Bright Horizons' CDA and degree programs. In-person work in NYC is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education with a plan to earn an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
• New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or eligible study plan preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.

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.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

9 college credits in Early Childhood Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

New York State Teaching eligibility or study plan

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 2's/young 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

• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education is required

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred

• New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is Preferred

• At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool 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:
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.

• 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 NYC, NY area.

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $23.00-28.10 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:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

Deadline to Apply:
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $23.00-28.10/hr

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).