Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Kindergarten Prep Teacher, where you will have the opportunity to shape young minds and make a significant impact on children's lives. This full-time position offers a chance to work with pre-kindergarteners, guiding a teaching team to create engaging classroom experiences based on children's interests. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion, and take advantage of career development opportunities, including free college degrees. If you are passionate about early learning and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Career Development and FREE College Degrees

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• CDA or higher level of education required.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans and lead activities.
• Communicate daily with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure classroom safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Higher Education

Job description

Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Imagine your future working with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Kindergarten Prep Teacher.

Full-time positions now available with pre-kindergarteners.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  401(k) plan

  
  


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  Paid time off

  
  


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  Referral bonus

  
  


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  Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

  
  

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

As a Child Care Kindergarten Prep Teacher, you will:

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  Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities based on your observations of the children's interests and needs.

  
  


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  Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day.

  
  


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  Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

  
  

Requirements:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

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  At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required

  
  


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  CDA or higher level of education required

  
  


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  At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool required

  
  


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  Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) required

  
  


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  Candidates must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19 (testing supplies and tracking provided by Bright Horizons) to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.

  
  

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!