Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; North Reading (MA); Sur place; USD 31 340 - 38 297; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Résumé du poste

Bright Horizons Children's Centers in North Reading, MA, seeks an early childhood educator to guide a teaching team and ensure children's safety and developmental needs are met. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in child care settings and be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $22.75 to $27.80, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• Minimum education and experience requirements must be met.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Guide a teaching team to create plans and activities for children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following procedures.

Connaissances

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5‑year‑old children in your classroom
• 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:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5‑year‑old children is required

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.

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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 to $27.80 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).