Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 31,340 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities and free college degrees

Job summary

Bright Horizons is looking for a Teacher in Natick, Massachusetts, where you will create hands-on activities for preschoolers and maintain communication with parents regarding their child's milestones. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, related college-level coursework, and preferably one year of experience in childcare. The compensation ranges from $22.75 to $27.80 per hour, and benefits include medical insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in childcare settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.

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

Communication with parents

Activity creation for children

Knowledge of DAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or related college-level coursework

Associate or bachelor's degree in early education

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 and part‑time positions are available with 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

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 is required.
• Related college‑level early education coursework or CDA is 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 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.

This position requires in‑person work in the Natick, MA area.

• 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 and $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.
• 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.

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).